Field Integration / Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical integration of the autonomy kit onto the vehicle, from the sensor mounts and the compute bay through to cable routing and preserving each sensor's field of view, all to the drawings and tolerances. 

• Lead field commissioning, including intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of the cameras and LiDAR, pilot-cell setup, and bringing the robot to operational readiness. 

• Define the data-capture requirements, then log, organise, and analyse the runs so that whether a robot is well integrated and performing is answered with evidence and metrics rather than a hunch. This is the basis on which a vehicle is signed off. 

• Keep development moving by operating the robot yourself during testing and recovery, handling first-line maintenance, and staying on top of spares. 

• Work with the vehicle's manufacturer and other suppliers on mounting, on the combined mass and centre-of-gravity stability, and on the details of the integration. 

• Follow the site's safety and quality process, including lockout, change control, and keeping the drawings redlined and honest. 

Job Requirements

• Three years or more in mechanical integration or field commissioning of robots, vehicles, or other automated equipment, with a real portfolio of systems you have brought up in the field. 

• Hands-on fabrication and mounting, comfort with a mainstream mechanical CAD package for brackets and fixtures, and the cabling and electrical basics that go with it. 

• A methodical command of data capture, analysis, and documentation. This is a core part of the job rather than a bonus. 

• Comfortable leading testing on site, including the shift flexibility that commissioning sometimes asks for. 

• Strong English, the language the team works in. 

Nice to have 

• Experience deploying mobile robots or vehicles in the field. 

• Intrinsic and extrinsic sensor calibration (cameras, LiDAR). 

• Forklift driving experience or a licence, which is directly relevant to this vehicle. 

• A comfortable, AI-native way of working, using modern SI tools in your data, logging, and analysis work. 

How you work with the team 

You work closely with the perception and integration engineer on calibration and on the data coming back from the vehicle, with the Controls Engineer during bring-up, and with the technical lead on what to integrate and in what order. You also deal directly with the vehicle's manufacturer and other suppliers on mounting and stability. 

Outcomes in first 6-12 months 

• The first vehicle's autonomy kit is integrated, commissioned, and cleared for production use. 

• The calibration and commissioning procedures are documented and repeatable, so the next vehicles come up faster. 

• A data pack and checklist define what "production-ready" means and show that this vehicle meets it, with mounting and stability issues closed out with suppliers. 

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

· Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop

· E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas

· You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses

· We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.