Mechanical Engineer, Actuator Integration, Tesla Bot

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Motors Full time
Tesla Actuator Team

The Tesla actuator team is responsible for designing and building high-performance electromechanical rotary and linear actuator systems for humanoid bi-pedal robots (Tesla Bot). The team collaborates across mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop high-performance electromechanical rotary and linear actuator systems
  • Collaborate with electromagnetic motor design engineers to develop torque and force dense actuator systems
  • Design and integrate rotary and linear speed reduction systems for high-performance motion control actuator applications
  • Design and build motor, gear, and actuator prototypes for validation of mechanical and electromechanical performance
  • Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • ~3+ years experience with design of rotary and linear gear systems for electromechanical actuators used in motion control applications
  • ~Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
  • ~Excellent experience with design and analysis of geared actuator systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms
  • ~Experience in design and analysis of planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, lead screws, magnetic gear, speed reduction systems with high specific torque (force), efficiency, and reliability
  • ~Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active cooling
  • ~Hands-on experience, previous project experience and/or internship is preferred
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 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
Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Tesla Babies program

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation $80,000 - $204,000/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.



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