Display Optical Engineer

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Display Optical Engineer to develop and qualify advanced LCD/OLED displays for cutting-edge vehicle infotainment systems. This role involves collaborating with various teams to optimize display designs and ensure high-quality performance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of display technologies, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in project management. With a focus on delivering exceptional visual quality, you'll play a critical role in enhancing the user experience in modern vehicles. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Multiple Medical Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Paid Time Off

Childcare Resources

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in display development and product delivery.
• Strong understanding of display technologies and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage display suppliers and drive optimal optical design.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of display components.

Skills

Display Measurement

Color Science

Optical Design

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Tools

Optical Measurement Equipment

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

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What To Expect
The Displays team is seeking a skilled Display Optical Engineer to develop and qualify LCD/OLED Displays for Tesla vehicles' infotainment systems. This role involves working on display system development at both component and system levels to optimize design, acting as a key liaison between Studio, Software, Global Supply Management, Supplier Quality, Reliability, Tesla factories, and display suppliers. The engineer will manage activities from initial concept through to production to ensure delivery of displays into Tesla vehicles.

What You'll Do

1. Manage display suppliers as the primary technical contact, driving optimal optical design and implementation.
2. Design and define optical systems for new display projects and validate their performance through verifications.
3. Establish a display optical lab and develop optical metrology for measurement, testing, and evaluation.
4. Identify visual quality issues, determine root causes, and recommend improvements.
5. Lead cross-functional teams including Design Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, and other specialists.
6. Perform measurements, failure analysis, and review results from vendors and internal teams to meet performance specs.
7. Address open engineering issues and coordinate with suppliers to resolve them promptly.
8. Ensure timely delivery of display components for engineering builds and initial ramp-up.
9. Handle issues arising during initial ramp and from field returns related to displays.

What You'll Bring

• Deep understanding of display measurement, color science, performance evaluation, display technologies, module construction, process development, and display electronics systems.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with optical measurement equipment, data acquisition, and visualization of results including image quality and lifetime compensation.
• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields, with at least 5 years of experience in display development and product delivery or equivalent.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, eligible from day one, benefits include:

• Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction, dental and vision coverage, HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase plans, insurance coverages, assistance programs, paid time off, childcare resources, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, Tesla Babies program, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.

Expected Compensation

$150,560 - $273,480 annually plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other factors. Details will be provided upon offer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time