Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Soft Goods, Optimus

What to Expect The Tesla Robotics Team designs and builds humanoid bi-pedal robots (Optimus) to perform tasks that are boring, repetitive, and dangerous for humans. The team joins mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative team. We are seeking talented Mechanical Design Engineers to play a role in building this ambitious vision into reality. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving abilities and technical rigor for this role.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a heavy emphasis on achieving acute precision through high-volume production methods
• Determinecomponent-level mechanical requirements (e.g.stiffness, strength) from functional product specs
• Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components
• Perform tolerance analysis (including process variability, environmental and material aging) todeterminesystemimpactsof assembly fits and backlash
• Perform material and processselectionfor high-volume productiondeterminedby considerations of mechanical properties, dimensional capability, cosmetics,costand supply-chain stability, etc.
• Work directly with injection molding suppliers and tool designers to adapt part designs for manufacturability based on material and process constraints
• Actively drive every phase of product launch including part design, tool design / Moldflow, tool trial and validation, process certification and quality approvals (including cosmetic and dimensional specifications)
• Conduct should-cost analysis todeterminethe fair price of goods from fundamental raw materials through value-adding processing steps including labor andlogistics
• Manage suppliers to execute projects according to precise design specifications and ambitious timeline commitments

What You'll Bring

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 :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Expected Compensation $88,000 - $228,000 / 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.