Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus

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 joints

Perform load calculations to determine sizing of actuators, transmissions, and bearing elements

Integrate actuators, sensors, and electronics including wiring into a space-efficient package that is also conducive for assembly and serviceability

Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components

Perform tolerance analysis to determine system impacts of assembly fits and backlash

Fabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly, advance your concepts through to volume production

Manage suppliers to execute projects according to the design specifications and timeline commitments

Develop 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 experience

Proficiency 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:

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 - $258,000/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