Audio Hardware Engineer, Speakers

About the role

Audio Hardware Engineer, Speakers | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 279340 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an Audio/Acoustic Engineer within the Infotainment Team who has had 5+ years of design, test and release responsibility of Acoustic, Loudspeaker and Signal Processing products. This Engineer should have a strong understanding of the application & design of loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems, and the ability to define, specify and set the requirements for these automotive acoustic products.

This engineer will also be a technical and process mentor for other engineers in the team and the company. This Engineer must thrive in a start-up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.

What You'll Do

• Product development of loudspeaker transducer products from inception to end of life
• Knowledge of our audio systems, relative vehicle environment and integration
• Work with cross functional teams to create the best possible integration of the product
• Interpret, develop and manage product drawings and specifications
• Work with suppliers on design, development, and validation of audio products
• Testing of audio systems and components
• Plan, execute, interpret, and document product validation
• Component and system level troubleshooting

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience with developing audio products from scratch or equivalent experience
• Experience in audio products (acoustics and electronics)
• Experience working with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decision
• Technical and Product Management skills to communicate and drive suppliers
• Strong problem-solving skills and desire to work in fast paced environment
• Hands-on experience designing and debugging products
• Previous CAD exposure
• Experience with environmental constraints (temp, humidity, and vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)
• Experience in analog and digital circuit analysis

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$128,000 - $282,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.