Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

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What To Expect
We are looking for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join Optimus Actuator Test team. You will need a broad engineering skillset and hands-on experience in testing geared rotating and linear electromechanical actuators. You will work with Actuator Design team and will be responsible for test and validation of robotic actuators.
What You'll Do

Work closely with Design Engineers to create validation and qualification test plans

Develop, implement, execute test plans for electromechanical robotic actuators

Design and fabricate test fixtures and equipment for testing linear and rotary actuators

Perform component (electric motor and geartrain) level testing, actuator level, and system/robot level testing of geared electromechanical actuators

Work with Design Engineers to validate and refine actuator designs

Analyze test data and write test reports

Investigate root cause of failures and help drive actuator design improvements

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

2+ years of experience with LabView and data acquisition systems

2+ years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems

1+ year of experience with testing electric motors or electromechanical actuators

1+ year of experience with dynamometer testing and equipment (torque transducers, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Working understanding of servo control (torque, speed, and position control)

Component and system testing experience, including certification testing

Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements

Design of test setups for actuator testing and validation. Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing

Benefits
Compensation and 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
$92,720 - $206,520/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.
, Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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