Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Optimus
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $162K/yr
4+ years expTesla is a leading company in the electric vehicle and energy storage sector, and they are seeking a Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support the global deployment of the Optimus humanized robot. The role involves ensuring safety certifications, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in code development to facilitate compliance with evolving regulations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Run test cases on Tesla energy products for safety, functional safety and fire safety compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot the EUT and prepare alternative solutions, negotiate testing scope and pass/fail criteria with NRTLs while meeting project timeline and safe work practices
Setup test configuration hardware and firmware, post process test results and submit results to certification body
Propose and implement process improvement opportunities to facilitate testing and certification process
Write Compliance Product Design Requirements (CPDR) summarizing safety compliance requirements for design team to achieve compliance
Support product registrations and permitting applications
Consultant to engineering design teams
Research new market entry requirements
Represent Tesla on code and committee groups to aid in renewable code advancement and feed upcoming requirements to internal stakeholders for early adoption
Track codes, standards and regulatory changes and forward plan
Work with NRTLs to achieve product compliance (Plan and manage NRTLs)
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Robotics Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in robotics, power converter and/or energy storage systems compliance testing and/or certification
Subject matter expert in safety and functional safety for humanized robot standards, e.g. UL 3100, UL3300, UL 1998, UL 991, UL1740, ISO 13849-1 & 2, ISO 13482, ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06/8, IEC 60204-1, IEC 62061, IEC 15066, ISO 13482
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Attention to detail and ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards
Strong lab/test/data analysis/troubleshooting/reporting skills
Proven track record in power converter and/or energy storage system product certifications
Highly experienced in global safety codes and standards
High voltage/power experience
Experience with environmental chamber, LabVIEW, Yokogawa, Dewetron or other data acquisition and analyzer tools, grid simulator, RLC load bank and communication interfaces
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.
10001+ employees
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