Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Gears

The Mechanical Design Engineer role at Tesla focuses on designing and optimizing high-performance gear systems for electromechanical actuators used in humanoid robots. The position involves integrating mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering disciplines and collaborating with various teams to enhance gear performance.

• Design and optimize gear trains for torque and force density in actuator systems.
• Collaborate with motor teams to align gear systems with performance goals.
• Evaluate and implement advanced gear technologies for efficiency and reliability.
• Develop prototypes for validating gear system performance under dynamic loads.
• Conduct thermal, stress, and wear analysis to ensure gear durability.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to refine gear production processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve gear-related performance issues during prototyping and production.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with expertise in gear design.
• 3+ years of experience in designing rotary/linear gear systems for high-torque applications.
• Proven experience in gear train optimization for efficiency and durability.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for gear design.
• Deep understanding of various gear mechanisms (e.g., planetary, cycloidal).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computational modeling.
• Familiarity with gear manufacturing processes and industry standards for gear design.