Staff Quality Engineer, Optimus Manufacturing Test
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
$156,000 – $276,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
