What To Expect
Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus or Tesla Bot, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. By using advanced AI, Optimus will enable highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Robotic Hardware Validation team, we are seeking an exceptional Thermal Hardware Validation Engineer to play a critical role in testing and validating the Tesla Bot. You will design and implement comprehensive tests at system, sub-system and component levels, which will ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge humanoid robot. As an entry-level engineer, you will take direction from senior engineers while assuming full responsibility for the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to leadership.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

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

$91,600 - $316,800/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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