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Robotics Actuator Test Engineer, Optimus

$108k - $240k
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About this role

We are looking for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join Optimus Actuator Test team. You will need a broad engineering skillset and hands-on experience in testing geared rotating and linear electromechanical actuators. You will work with Actuator Design team and will be responsible for test and validation of robotic actuators.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Design Engineers to create validation and qualification test plans Develop, implement, execute test plans for electromechanical robotic actuators Design and fabricate test fixtures and equipment for testing linear and rotary actuators Perform component (electric motor and geartrain) level testing, actuator level, and system/robot level testing of geared electromechanical actuators Work with Design Engineers to validate and refine actuator designs Analyze test data and write test reports Investigate root cause of failures and help drive actuator design improvements

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience with LabView and data acquisition systems 2+ years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems 1+ year of experience with testing electric motors or electromechanical actuators 1+ year of experience with dynamometer testing and equipment (torque transducers, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.) Working understanding of servo control (torque, speed, and position control) Component and system testing experience, including certification testing Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements Design of test setups for actuator testing and validation. Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and parts chasing

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Job Details

Company
Tesla
Salary
$108k - $240k
Posted
August 26, 2026
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Seen on employer source 7w ago

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Electric vehicle, energy, robotics, and AI company developing Full Self-Driving, Robotaxi, and Optimus humanoid robots.

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