Tesla · 3 months ago
Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yrTesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus or Tesla Bot, to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. They are seeking an exceptional Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer to play a critical role in testing and validating the Tesla Bot by designing and implementing comprehensive tests to ensure reliability, performance, and safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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 PCBAs to meet test requirements
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
Qualification
Required
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 (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 test equipment
Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and issues clearly and understandably through documentation and presentations
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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