Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus Job at Tesla in Palo Alto

Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus

What To Expect

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus or Tesla Bot, to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. By using advanced AI, Optimus enables highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Robotic Hardware Validation team, we are seeking an Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer to play a critical role in testing and validating the Tesla Bot. You will design and implement comprehensive tests at system, sub-system and component levels, ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge humanoid robot. As an entry-level engineer, you will take direction from senior engineers while assuming full responsibility for the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to leadership.

What You\'ll Do

• Work with design partners to create test plans
• Design and implement hardware test systems to facilitate design characterization and reliability testing
• Design and build test systems for sensors, wire harnesses, and motor controllers
• Operate robotic limbs, actuators, and PCBs to meet test requirements
• Analyze test data, identify issues and potential root causes of system failures, and collaborate with responsible parties to drive resolution
• Document test procedures, results, and analysis clearly and concisely
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to suggest design and/or process improvements and address system durability issues

What You\'ll Bring

• Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Proven experience in designing and/or testing electrical or robotic systems
• Strong intuition for troubleshooting test setups
• Experience with electrical and mechanical CAD tools (e.g., Altium and SolidWorks)
• Ability to use Python or MATLAB for test data interpretation. Preference for those with experience using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with selection and implementation of various electrical test equipment
• Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and issues clearly through documentation and presentations

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 with multiple medical options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care 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, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including: 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

$80,000 - $174,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is made.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities