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Sr. Display Optical Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
118,320 - 273,480 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 15, 2025
What to Expect Tesla Display Team is look ing for a Display Optical Engineer for the development and qualification of LCD/OLED Displays for Tesla vehicles infotainment system. This individual will be working on LCD/OLED display system development at the component and system level to drive design optimization, serving as a focal point between Product Design, Software, Global Supply Management, Supplier Quality, Reliability, Tesla factory, and the display suppliers, managing all activities necessary from initial concept to production to deliver displays into Tesla vehicles. What You'll Do Manage display suppliers as the primary technical contact window to drive the best electro-optical design and implementation Design and define the display electro-optical system for new projects and validate the display design Perform the characterization, measurement, test and evaluation of display panel and module both in electrical / optical performance Identify any visual issues, perform the root cause analysis and provide recommendations to resolve any outstanding issues Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including display ME, system EE, system FW, display Validation and other expertise Perform the necessary measurements/ failure analyses and review results from the display vendors, module vendors, and cross-functional groups at Tesla to ensure the performance specifications are met Identify all open engineering issues and drive suppliers to closure in a timely fashion to support project needs Ensure display deliverables are met for engineering builds and initial ramp Address issues from initial ramp and field returns related to displays What You'll Bring Degree or in Optical, Electronics and Electronic, or Physics or related field, or equivalent experience 5 years of LCD/OLED display development and product delivery experience An in-depth understanding of display technologies, display module construction, performance evaluation manufacturing process and display electronics systems Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent project management, communication and teamwork skills required Familiar with display metrology, color science, optical measurement equipment, data acquisition and visualization of insightful results including image quality, lifetime compensation Experience creating measurement automation applications for optical instrument like spectrometers and colorimeters and/or other optical instruments Familiar with high level coding languages like Matlab or Python 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.