Vision Systems Engineer, Cell Component Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking a Vision Systems Engineer to drive the development and deployment of inline Machine Vision Inspection Systems across battery cell component manufacturing lines. You will lead inspection system development, system integration, image/data processing, and production deployment to ensure reliable detection and interpretation of defects in cell components such as separators, foils, and cathode/anode electrodes.

This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, metrology, and data science. You will bridge teams across production, process, quality, and equipment engineering to deliver solutions that directly improve the manufacturing of Tesla's cell materials.

• Design, develop, qualify, and deploy machine vision systems for manufacturing lines, including robot guidance and vision-based process control systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, automation, and process teams to develop requirements and solutions for inline vision inspection systems, while ensuring alignment and adoption
• Develop and optimize image processing and ML pipelines to detect known defects and discover new anomalies
• Translate raw image data (vision) into metrology insights that drive process understanding and control
• Deploy and validate systems on pilot and production lines, including calibration, MSA, and troubleshooting
• Develop best practices to improve vision system reliability, including process discipline, recipe version control, and system backup
• Develop vision software and algorithms using programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or HALCON

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience with inline industrial vision and inspection systems in high-volume and high-speed (> 50m/min) roll-to-roll manufacturing
• Proven track record in sensor and camera selection, optical/lighting design, and vision system integration
• Strong computer science background in image processing, ML anomaly detection, and large-scale data processing
• Experience deploying vision systems on production lines, including PLC/automation integration, and metrology qualification
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
• Ability to travel, ~35%

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

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.