Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

Job Description

Join the Optimus Actuator Test team at Tesla as an Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to test and validate robotic actuators.

Requirements

• 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
• Working understanding of servo control
• Experience in component and system testing, including certification testing
• Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods
• Design of test setups for actuator testing and validation

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Design Engineers to create validation and qualification test plans
• Develop, implement, and execute test plans for electromechanical robotic actuators
• Design and fabricate test fixtures and equipment for testing actuators
• Perform component level testing, actuator level, and system/robot level testing
• Work with Design Engineers to validate and refine actuator designs
• Analyze test data, write test reports, and investigate failures for design improvements

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.