Electromechanical Material Integration Engineer, Optimus

• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in electrical, electronic materials and processes to continuously innovate and improve designs
• Conceptualize, design and test solutions for materials constrained problems, including adhesives, plastics, elastomers and integrate those solutions into a deliverable system
• Build and publish design tools in MS Excel, MATLAB or Python for mechanical design engineers to conduct first-principles-based performance, lifetime and mass analysis
• Analyze and communicate benefit, risk and cost impact of material, design and process decisions with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, control and AI engineers, to integrate electromechanical solutions into the Tesla Bot architecture
• Work with test engineering to develop validation plans including building or acquiring testing fixtures, equipment and instrumentation
• Keep material suppliers and inhouse and contract manufacturing partners engaged and accountable from A-sample build to mass production

• Degree in mechanical or related field, or equivalent experience with demonstrated skills in integrating advanced materials and manufacturing processes in electromechanical systems
• Strong engineering intuition and analytical skills to break complex engineering challenges down to solvable problems with verifiable solutions
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation software as well as prototyping tools and lab testing equipment
• 3 or more years of direct experience with adhesives, elastomers, plastics, coatings and related processes in consumer electronics, surgical robotics or high-performance medical equipment is preferred
• Expertise in designing dynamic interconnects and distribution systems for high-performance applications is a bonus

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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.