Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Systems Engineer - Optimus Actuators Test

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience designing and developing automated test equipment, such as calibration, functional test, or dynamometer equipment.
Thorough understanding of motors, drives, and actuators and their operating principles.
Hands-on experience with equipment electrical design, including concepting and developing single-line and detailed schematics in AutoCAD or Eplan.
Hands-on experience with CAN bus communication systems and trace analysis.
Familiarity with networked communication systems and fieldbus technologies such as Ethernet, Profinet, Modbus, and managed switches.
Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting, such as Siemens.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, a similar degree, or equivalent experience.

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 of low- and high-voltage electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems for complex manufacturing test equipment.
Serve as a subject matter expert on the product and process, drive development with software development teams, and integrate test software applications written in Go, 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.
Own the design, development, and optimization of equipment and processes from low to high volume, and provide design-for-manufacturing feedback to product design teams.
Lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new Drive Unit and Actuator test systems.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	278632
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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 Austin, TX. 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.   

Job 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

Job 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

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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