Robotics Engineering Technician, Actuator Gear Test, Optimus

What To Expect
The Actuator Design Team is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of Tesla's cutting-edge actuators and actuator gear trains. As a member of Actuator Test team, you will collaborate with Engineers to test and validate Optimus actuator gears. Your will help execute gear test tasks, collaborate with Test and Design engineers to design new test procedures, build high performance test rigs, and help the team deliver highest performance robotic actuation systems in the industry.

In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to support the design and development of test plans, procedures, and protocols. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and iterate on test systems, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to think critically will be essential in identifying and resolving complex technical issues.

To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity. Your expertise will help us push the boundaries of robotic actuator performance and reliability.

The Actuator Design Team is committed to accelerating innovation and rapidly iterating designs. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and meticulousness of our testing processes, combining engineering fundamentals with a scientific approach to experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

What You'll Do

Design and assemble electromechanical test rigs with electric motors and drives, servo/robotics gears, force and torque sensors, position sensor and encoders

Install gears and actuators on dynamometers, test, and analyze engineering prototypes to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement

Conduct visual and functional inspections of actuators and gears and associated parts to identify defects, irregularities, and areas for improvement

Collaborate with test engineers to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate gear and actuator performance and reliability

Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, reliability, and Test Engineers, to identify and resolve technical issues and improve product design

Provide clear and concise documentation of test results, inspection findings, and technical issues to support data-driven decision making

Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including inventory management, tooling, and equipment maintenance

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity

Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and equipment to support actuator and gear testing and validation

You may travel to support lab expansion and testing activities at Bay Area and/or global Tesla facilities

What You'll Bring

2+years experiencemanual machining 

Robust understanding of mechanical engineering principles and GD&T 

Ability to interpret metric/imperial tolerances, as well as deliver micron-level tolerance assemblies with little guidance 

Ability to assemble and test actuatorsand gears

Ability to assemble low-voltage electric panels

Basic electrical engineering understandingisa plus 

Basic knowledge of motion control is aplus

Comfortable to work in an industrial environment (90% indoor) 

Able and willing to lift 50 lbs.

MS Office, G code,Matlab/Python a plus 

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances

RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Success Programs

Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays

Tesla Babies program

Tesla products, fitness discounts, and perks program

Expected Compensation

$23.41 - $64.68/hour + 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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