Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

OverviewWe are looking for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join Optimus Actuator Test team. You will need a broad engineering skillset and hands-on experience in testing geared rotating and linear electromechanical actuators. You will work with Actuator Design team and will be responsible for test and validation of robotic actuators.What You'll DoWork closely with Design Engineers to create validation and qualification test plansDevelop, implement, execute test plans for electromechanical robotic actuatorsDesign and fabricate test fixtures and equipment for testing linear and rotary actuatorsPerform component (electric motor and geartrain) level testing, actuator level, and system/robot level testing of geared electromechanical actuatorsWork with Design Engineers to validate and refine actuator designsAnalyze test data and write test reportsInvestigate root cause of failures and help drive actuator design improvementsWhat You'll BringDegree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience2+ years of experience with LabView and data acquisition systems2+ years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems1+ year of experience with testing electric motors or electromechanical actuators1+ year of experience with dynamometer testing and equipment (torque transducers, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)Working understanding of servo control (torque, speed, and position control)Component and system testing experience, including certification testingExperience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirementsDesign of test setups for actuator testing and validation. Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasingBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.TeslaOtherSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and UtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2xGet notified about new Test Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr