Staff Quality Engineer, Optimus Manufacturing

Fremont, California, United States

Description


What to Expect

Join the Optimus Manufacturing Team in building revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots (Tesla Bot) that transform the way we approach mundane, repetitive, and hazardous tasks. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering to bring this ambitious vision to life. Be prepared to unleash your creativity and technical expertise to tackle complex challenges. 

What You’ll Do

  • Develop end to end quality strategies and drive continuously improvement of Tesla bot manufacturing test coverage and processes 

  • Conduct PFMEA to identify potential failure modes. Address them with improved test coverage and processes to improve quality and cycle time 

  • Work with test software and firmware engineers to implement test coverage from bot subassembly through full bot assembly 

  • Analyze manufacturing test data to quantify station yields, root causing failures and derive corrective actions. This includes conducting Design of Experiments studies to optimize pass/fail limits

  • Work with component design teams to implement quality improvement plans at component level (Tesla or supplier site) based on issues identified on bot assembly line 

  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure test equipment meets scalability and performance requirements 

  • Develop scalable testing deployment strategy in multiple geographic locations 

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience 

  • Experience in high volume electromechanical hardware manufacturing testing at PCBA, component and system levels

  • Hands on experience in one or more following areas: PCBA EOL functional testing, IMU and load cell calibration, linear/rotary actuator testing, mic/speaker testing, high performance computing and firmware testing

  • Proficient in PFMEA, statistical data analysis, Gage R&R

  • Familiarity with common testing hardware such as programable power supply, CAN converter, linear/rotary stage, and their integration in production environments 

  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills and curious spirit 

  • Strong documentation and communication skills 

  • Ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities 

  • Experience with autonomous robotic system is a strong plus 

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:

  • 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

Expected Compensation

$136,000 - $234,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Company


Tesla

Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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