Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Tesla · Auto · Palo Alto, CA · Tesla AI

Actuator Test Engineer for Tesla's Optimus robot, focusing on testing and validation of geared rotating and linear electromechanical actuators. Requires a broad engineering skillset with hands-on experience in physical testing, data acquisition, and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including motors and geartrains.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work closely with Design Engineers to create validation and qualification test plans
  2. Develop, implement, execute test plans for electromechanical robotic actuators
  3. Design and fabricate test fixtures and equipment for testing linear and rotary actuators
  4. Perform component (electric motor and geartrain) level testing, actuator level, and system/robot level testing of geared electromechanical actuators
  5. Analyze test data and write test reports

Skills

Required

  • LabView and data acquisition systems
  • physical testing and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems
  • testing electric motors or electromechanical actuators
  • dynamometer testing and equipment (torque transducers, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • servo control (torque, speed, and position control)
  • component and system testing experience
  • design validation plans and test methods

Nice to have

  • Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing