Systems Engineer, Optimus Actuators Test

Tesla
Texas
What To Expect
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.  

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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 principlesHands-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

Benefits
Compensation and 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) 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 (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

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Posted 2026-06-15

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