Mechanical Engineer, Actuator Integration, Optimus

What To Expect
Tesla’s actuator team designs and builds actuators for humanoid bi-pedal robots (Optimus). The team joins mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative environment. This position is critical to the development of the high-performance electromechanical rotary and linear actuator systems for humanoid bi-pedal robots (Optimus). Tesla actuators need to deliver high performance, efficiency, and torque (force) density. You will join the team of electromagnetic motor design engineers to develop the most torque and force dense rotary and linear electromechanical actuator systems in the world. As part of the design team, you will be responsible for design of actuator gear systems. You will also support industrialization and production activities.

What You'll Do

Design and integration of rotary and linear speed reduction systems for high performance motion control actuator application
Collaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers to develop the most torque dense and efficient electromechanical actuator systems in the world
Continuously evaluate new technologies and design improvements to develop the most power dense, efficient, low cost, and reliable electromechanical gear systems and actuators
Design and build motor, gear, and actuator prototypes for the validation of mechanical and electromechanical performance
Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing
Collaboration with supply chain, vendor, and manufacturing engineers


What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years experience with design of rotary and linear gear systems for electromechanical actuators used in motion control applications
Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
Excellent experience with design and analysis of geared actuator systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms
Experience in design and analysis of planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, lead screws, magnetic gear, speed reduction systems with high specific torque (force), efficiency, and reliability
Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation
Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active cooling
Hands-on experience, previous project experience and/or internship is preferred
Familiarity with various electric motor, electric drive, and motion control technologies


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:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$108,000 - $264,000/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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