What To Expect
The Tesla Robotics Team designs and builds humanoid bi-pedal robots (Optimus) to perform tasks that are boring, repetitive, and dangerous for humans. The team joins mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative team. We are seeking talented Mechanical Design Engineers to play a role in building this ambitious vision into reality. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving abilities and technical rigor for this role.

What You'll Do

Lead mechanical system integration across the full robot, performing compatibility checks throughout development process and tracking impacts from design changes

Support requirement definition including functionality, manufacturing, and cosmetics; continuously evaluating impacts of design changes

Support and execute virtual builds, development bucks, physical prototypes, and pre-series production validation

Manage top-level product BOM and kinematic models, ensuring CAD completeness and compatibility

Create and maintain URDF models to translate CAD into accurate virtual representation for simulation and software control; verify accuracy against real hardware

Perform 3D dimensional analysis to predict and control the effects of manufacturing variation on precision and kinematics of bot

Lead the mechanical design for motion tracking hardware

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Must have experience in full product lifecycle from concept through production; experience with product lifecycle management tools is an advantage

Knowledgeable in varied part manufacturing processes such as stampings, large castings/moldings, precision machining, electronics

Proven execution, problem solving, and strong communication skills

Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA/3DX software preferred)

Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting GD&T stack-up analysis (3DCS software preferred)

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 - $234,000/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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