Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment

Tesla Infotainment Team is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Electronic Design Engineer with a strong background in computer system architecture, schematics design, layout, board bring up and validation, vehicle integration, failure analysis and manufacturing support for Infotainment Systems. This Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing computer systems and peripheral devices for Tesla vehicles. The ideal candidate will be self-motived, possessing a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and a passion for developing cutting-edge Infotainment systems.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Develop and define system architecture for infotainment systems, considering functional requirements, performance, cost, and reliability; Lead technical discussion with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Schematics and Layout Design: Create detailed and accurate schematics for electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and integration with peripheral devices; Design and optimize PCB layouts, considering electrical performance, thermal management, and manufacturing constraints
• Board Bring-Up, Validation, and Failure Analysis: Conduct board bring-up activities, troubleshooting and resolving any hardware-related issues during initial stages of development; Perform thorough validation of electronic designs through simulations and testing to ensure compliance with functional specifications; Conduct thorough failure analysis in the event of issues, providing detailed reports and recommendations for corrective actions
• Vehicle Integration and failure analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate infotainment systems into the vehicles architecture, considering power, harness, inter-communication requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and collaborate with suppliers for component selection and supply change management for high-volume manufacturing
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the preparation of design specifications, test/validation plans and cross-functional team review materials
• Design experience in x86/ARM based CPU and Microcontroller system with companion components
• Experience and knowledge with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including PCIe, USB, DDR, Display Port, HDMI, Ethernet, CSI, and signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals for those interfaces
• Experience and knowledge with signaling interfaces including I2C, UART, SPI, JTAG, GPIO, and signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals for those interfaces
• Experience and knowledge with power interface protocol, conversion, delivery, and power integrity
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
• Familiarity with PCB stack-up, SMT process, In-circuit tests, and manufacturing tests
• Hands-on experience on PCBA bring-up, testing, validation, FA, and system (EMI/EMC, vehicle, etc.) testing with test equipment (scope, analyzer, etc) by using command line interface and scripting in Linux and Windows OS

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation

$118,320 - $273,480/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.