What are the responsibilities and job description for the Actuator Systems Engineer, Optimus position at Tesla?

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to develop functional test equipment (such as dynamometers, electrical testers, and motor calibration equipment) for the Optimus with the Drive Unit Manufacturing team in Palo Alto, CA. You will work closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Firmware, Production and Quality Engineering teams and lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new Drive Unit and Actuator test systems. You will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization of the equipment and process from low to high volume while providing design for manufacturing feedback to the product design teams.

Responsibilities

Develop highly automated manufacturing test systems from concept to production
Develop and improve machine, process, test, and software specifications for high volume automated manufacturing equipment
Perform design reviews on low and high voltage electrical, pneumatics, hydraulic, and mechanical systems for complex manufacturing test equipment
Be a subject matter expert on the product and process to drive development with software development teams and integration of test software applications (written in Golang, C , python, or LabView) into manufacturing equipment
Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
Analyze data and drive actions to optimize quality, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze data and drive actions to optimize quality, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time

Requirements

Automated test equipment design and development experience (e.g., calibration, functional test, or dyno equipment)

Thorough understanding of motors, drives, actuators, and their underlying operating principles

Hands-on experience with electrical design of equipment including concepting, single-line, and detailed schematics development in AutoCAD or Eplan

Hands-on experience with CAN bus communication systems and trace analysis

Familiarity with networked communication systems and common fieldbus technologies (e.g., Ethernet, Profinet, Modbus and managed switches)

Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along 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 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

Expected Compensation

84,000 - $276,000 / 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. 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.

Salary : $84,000 - $276,000

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