Tesla · 3 months ago
Thermal Hardware Validation Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $300K/yrTesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus or Tesla Bot, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. They are seeking an exceptional Thermal Hardware Validation Engineer to play a critical role in testing and validating the Tesla Bot by designing and implementing comprehensive tests to ensure reliability, performance, and safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with design partners to create test plans
Design and implement hardware test systems to facilitate design characterization and reliability testing
Operate robotic limbs, actuators, and PCBAs to meet test requirements
Continuously drive electrical & thermal risk burndown to ensure product design reliability and durability
Analyze test data, identify issues and potential root causes of system failures, and proactively collaborate with responsible parties to drive resolution
Document test procedures, results, and analysis clearly and concisely
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to suggest design and/or process improvements and to address system durability issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
Proven experience in designing and/or testing electrical or robotic systems
Strong intuition or background in thermal testing or modeling heat transfer
Experience with electrical and mechanical CAD tools (ex. Altium and Solidworks)
Ability to use Python or MATLAB for test data interpretation. Preference for those with experience using version control systems (e.g. Git)
Experience with selection and implementation of various electrical and thermal test equipment
Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and issues clearly and understandably through documentation and presentations
Benefits
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
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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