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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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

Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience 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 Compensation and Benefits

Benefits 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.

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