Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

NVH Engineer - Robotics

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Acoustics, or equivalent experience.
Expertise in sound source localization, transfer path analysis, modal analysis, and component-level noise and vibration testing.
Proficiency in sound quality analysis, with a deep understanding of psychoacoustics and hearing physiology.
Experience in health monitoring and fault detection of rotating machinery using vibration sensors.
Strong skills in root cause analysis for noise and vibration challenges.
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it relates to noise and vibration.
Experience with finite element analysis to establish component- and product-level performance targets.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to optimize sound quality and minimize noise and vibration in Optimus components and assemblies.
Conduct detailed testing and analysis at component and product levels to ensure consistency in production.
Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve noise and vibration issues across systems.
Use sound source localization, transfer path analysis, and modal analysis for diagnostics.
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to set and achieve noise and vibration performance targets.
Support health monitoring and fault detection for rotating machinery using vibration sensors.
Fabricate and test prototype components to validate design improvements.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	266455
Type	Full-time

Job Description

This role focuses on optimizing the noise and vibration characteristics of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. The position is responsible for ensuring superior sound quality and consistent performance in production, addressing challenges at both the component and full product levels. Key areas of focus include fans, electric motors, gears, bearings, and joints/linkages specific to humanoid robotics. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to meet stringent performance targets, often requiring extended hours, including nights and weekends, to achieve project goals.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to optimize sound quality and minimize noise and vibration in Optimus components and assemblies
Conduct detailed testing and analysis at component and product levels to ensure consistency in production
Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve noise and vibration issues across systems
Utilize advanced techniques such as sound source localization, transfer path analysis, and modal analysis for diagnostics
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to set and achieve noise and vibration performance targets
Support health monitoring and fault detection for rotating machinery using vibration sensors
Fabricate and test prototype components to validate design improvements

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or equivalent experience
Expertise in sound source localization, transfer path analysis, modal analysis, and component-level noise and vibration testing
Proficiency in sound quality analysis with a deep understanding of psychoacoustics and hearing physiology
Experience in health monitoring and fault detection of rotating machinery using vibration sensors
Strong skills in root cause analysis for noise and vibration challenges
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it relates to noise and vibration
Experience with finite element analysis to establish component and product-level performance targets

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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