Tesla · 3 months ago
CAE Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $228K/yrTesla is a leading company in robotics technology, specifically known for its development of humanoid robots like Optimus. As a CAE Engineer, you will guide the design of sensors and structural components, utilizing high-fidelity FE models, while collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize designs and pioneer innovative approaches.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze comprehensive Finite Element (FE) models for Optimus, from individual components to the full system
Conduct static, dynamic, structural and MBD simulations to evaluate and validate the performance against key requirements for strength, stiffness, durability and sensing
Build and refine simulation workflows to assess performance across diverse operating scenarios, automate processes, documentation, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability
Provide design guidance to world-class engineering teams, enabling data-driven product decisions
Collaborate with Test Engineering to design and validate experiments, correlate test data with simulations, and enhance predictive modeling capabilities
Establish and maintain modeling standards, methods, and best practices for current and future programs
Material characterization and advanced modeling of structural and sensing components
Plan and execute large-scale DOEs, creating ML driven surrogate models to extract insights to drive key design decisions
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong foundation in Engineering Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Material Science, and Finite Element Theory and applications
Demonstrated ability to guide structural, sensing, thermal, and mechanism designs through CAE, from concept to mass production, across robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics
Expertise in building high-fidelity FE models at component, sub-system, and full-system levels
Proficiency in linear and non-linear static, dynamic and modal simulations and experience developing multi-physics simulation workflows (e.g., thermal-mechanical, mechanical-electrical)
Advanced knowledge in material characterization and modeling, including nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity, creep, and strain-rate dependent plasticity in Metals, Plastics, Polymers and Adhesives
Proficiency in CAE Tools such as BETA CAE, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ADAMS, COMSOL, OPTISTRUCT, Design Life, FE Safe
Strong programming and data analysis skills in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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