Optimus Motor Design Internship

Location: Athens, Greece Time Type: Full Time Duration: 6 Months Start Date: May 2026 Tesla is advancing humanoid robots for large-scale automation of repetitive tasks, introducing cutting-edge actuator technology to enable robust & efficient operation of the bot. Therefore, it is crucial that the powertrain and its core components, like the motor, are modeled accurately and designed according to strictly defined specs. As an intern of the motor design team, located in Athens, Greece, you will help design, simulate & improve the modeling of next gen bot actuators to drive innovative robotics solutions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing electric motors for humanoid robot actuators. Process big data, select the most compelling actuator candidates and visualize the results. Responsible for motor modeling accuracy for Tesla Bot actuators, ensuring alignment with experimental data. Responsible for developing advanced Matlab functions to model motor and powertrain performance. Develop new and enhance existing motor system optimization functions based on multiple criteria.

Requirements

Ongoing Engineering studies (preferably at last year of studies). Fluency in English. Strong mathematical and physics background. Strong Matlab programming skills. Very good understanding of electromagnetics and electric circuits. Experience analyzing electric motors using Finite Element Method The following will be considered a plus: Good understanding of thermal and mechanical modeling. Experience in data science & big data analysis. Understanding of optimization fundamentals. Understanding of electrical measurements