Job Description
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 Design joints and structures optimized for mass, stiffness, cost, and manufacturing Design creative mechanisms and transmissions for power transfer through moving jointsPerform load calculations to determine sizing of actuators, transmissions, and bearing elementsIntegrate actuators, sensors, and electronics including wiring into a space-efficient package that is also conducive for assembly and serviceabilityApply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical componentsPerform tolerance analysis to determine system impacts of assembly fits and backlashFabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly, advance your concepts through to volume production Manage suppliers to execute projects according to the design specifications and timeline commitmentsDevelop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime Design fixtures and equipment for testing and calibration in prototype and production environments
What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics or equivalent industry experienceProficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred) Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T bonus)Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
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:
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
Expected Compensation
$88,000 - $228,000/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.
, Tesla
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,