Vision Hardware Test Engineer

Insight Global
Fremont, CA, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$141,440.0 - $176,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Hardware Design Reliability Engineering Software Engineering Test Data Visual Systems Scripting Hardware Testing Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

Insight Global is looking for a Vision Hardware Test Engineer to support Tesla’s Autonomy organization. This engineer will work on the camera systems used across all Tesla vehicle platforms, focusing on validating hardware durability, reliability, and functionality. The team is responsible for ensuring Tesla’s vision systems can withstand real-world environmental and mechanical stresses through rigorous testing and analysis. This is a highly hands-on, physics-driven engineering role that combines mechanical, electrical, and hardware design expertise.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Testing and validating camera hardware used in Tesla’s autonomy and vision systems
  • Performing vibration, shock, durability, and environmental testing on hardware components
  • Designing and developing test fixtures and hardware setups for validation activities
  • Working cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams
  • Supporting hardware troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability investigations
  • Using CAD electronics, PCB design to create test fixtures and prototypes
  • Collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data to improve product reliability and performance
  • Ensuring camera systems meet functionality and durability requirements before deployment

We can pay anywhere from $70/hr-$85/hr depending on years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related field

  • 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience with hardware products
  • Experience working on physical hardware projects from concept through testing
  • Strong understanding of both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with CAD design and PCB-related work
  • Comfortable performing hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

  • Python scripting or automation experience -Previous Test Engineering or Reliability Engineering experience

  • Experience with vibration, shock, environmental, or durability testing
  • Experience working with electromechanical systems, sensors, cameras, or embedded hardware
  • Background in automotive, aerospace, aviation, biomechanics, or physics-focused engineering environments

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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