Thermal Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus

Job Description

Join Tesla's Robotic Hardware Validation team to play a critical role in testing and validating the cutting-edge humanoid robot, Optimus or Tesla Bot, designed to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in designing and/or testing electrical or robotic systems
• Strong intuition or background in thermal testing or modeling heat transfer
• Experience with electrical and mechanical CAD tools (ex. 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 and thermal test equipment
• Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and issues clearly and understandably through documentation and presentations

Responsibilities

• Work with design partners to create test plans
• Design and implement hardware test systems to facilitate design characterization and reliability testing
• Operate robotic limbs, actuators, and PCBAs to meet test requirements
• Continuously drive electrical & thermal risk burndown to ensure product design reliability and durability
• Analyze test data, identify issues and potential root causes of system failures, and proactively 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 to address system durability issues

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.