| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
The Tesla Robotics Team designs and builds humanoid bi-pedal robots Tesla Bot to perform tasks that are boring repetitive and dangerous for humans.
As an Electrical Engineer - Optimus Hardware and Systems for the Tesla-bot program you will be responsible for developing novel concepts for power and communication transfer within the Tesla Bot. The technologies you create will be the building blocks for electrical distribution for the worlds first mass production bi-pedal humanoid robot.
Start-to-finish hardware definition and design support Specification architecture design simulation schematic layout supervision manufacturing bringup and validation of circuit boards
Collaborate withfirmwaremechanical robotand motorcontrolsPCB layout EMC and validation teamson the design ofworld leadingrobotic electrical hardware
Thoroughly document design requirements calculations validation results etc.
Rapidly iterate as design requirements and product features mature over time
Design for manufacturing design for test and design for EMCSupport supplier launch activities and vet quality control systems and
Own electrical architecture and distribution for all LV systems on the bot
2-4 years of relevant experience
Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics degree preferred
Altium Experience preferred
Experience in MATLAB Python or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis
Strong knowledge of materials stack ups and fabrication methods for low and high volume PCBA FPC and Rigid-flex boards
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits including LEDs MOSFETs op-amps switching regulators gate drivers microcontrollers SPI I2C component selection electrical motors and power dissipation
Familiarity with communication protocols such as LIN CAN and 10BASE T1S and 100 BASE T1
Ability to present datatrade-offs to facilitate decision making
Experience taking projects from concept to production
Benefits
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire
Medical plans > plan options with 0 payroll deduction
Family-building fertility adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental including orthodontic coverage and vision plans both have options with a 0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid Health Savings Accounts HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts FSA
401k with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance 90 day waiting period
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time Flex time for salary positions Accrued hours for Hourly positions and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include critical illness hospital indemnity accident insurance theft & legal services and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
108000 - 264000annual 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.