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.

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Tesla

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**What To Expect**

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. We leverage advanced AI for highly adaptable and autonomous operation.

As part of our Optimus Hardware Validation team, we're seeking an exceptional System Engineer to design and implement comprehensive tests at sub-system and system levels for hand validation. You'll develop innovative methodologies to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge robotic hand. This highly cross-functional role involves collaborating with design engineers, software developers, and controls experts to create efficient testing that delivers optimal results in minimal time.

You will take direction from a senior engineer, while assuming full responsibility over the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical engineering with proven experience coding for physical systems and experience in designing, testing, debugging, and/or system integration. If you are passionate about robotics and possess the drive to tackle these technical challenges head-on, we invite you to be part of our team.

**What You'll Do**

- Design, develop, and execute tests for hands in system and sub-system level

- Analyze test data, perform root cause analysis for system-level failures, identify trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive resolutions and recommend design improvements

- Design and develop test fixturing, automation scripts to satisfy test plan requirements

- Document test procedures, results, and analysis clearly and concisely

- Assist with test planning and DFMEA activities for hand sub-systems

**What You'll Bring**

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

- Experience in designing, testing or debugging electromechanical systems or robotic systems, preferably within an industrial environment

- Understanding of engineering fundamental principles such as statics, thermodynamics, materials science, and circuits

- Strong modeling skill in CAD, preferably CATIA (3DExperience) with basic knowledge of GD&T

- Expertise in electrical sensors, actuators, test automation, motor controller operation, interfaces, and data acquisition systems are highly desirable

- Strong programming skills in Python (or strong programming skill in another language with familiarity with Python)

- Familiarity with concepts of robotic systems encompassing hardware and firmware components as well as communication protocols (preferably EtherCAT or CAN)

- Experience using data analysis tools and techniques to interpret results; proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab is preferred

- Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining clear documentation of your work

**Benefits**

**Compensation and Benefits**

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

-  Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

-  Employee Assistance Program

-  Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$91,600 - $316,800/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

System Validation Engineer, Optimus Hand

**What To Expect**

The Tesla Robotics Team designs and builds humanoid bi-pedal robots (Optimus) to perform tasks that are boring, repetitive, and dangerous for humans. The team joins mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative team. We are seeking talented Mechanical Design Engineers to play a role in building this ambitious vision into reality. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving abilities and technical rigor for this role.

**What You'll Do**

- Design mechanical components and assemblies with a heavy emphasis on achieving acute precision through high-volume production methods

- Determine component-level mechanical requirements (e.g. stiffness, strength) from functional product specs

- Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components

- Perform tolerance analysis (including process variability, environmental and material aging) to determine system impacts of assembly fits and backlash

- Perform material and process selection for high-volume production determined by considerations of mechanical properties, dimensional capability, cosmetics, cost and supply-chain stability, etc.

- Work directly with injection molding suppliers and tool designers to adapt part designs for manufacturability based on material and process constraints

- Actively drive every phase of product launch including part design, tool design/Moldflow, tool trial and validation, process certification and quality approvals (including cosmetic and dimensional specifications)

- Conduct should-cost analysis to determine the fair price of goods from fundamental raw materials through value-adding processing steps including labor and logistics

- Manage suppliers to execute projects according to precise design specifications and ambitious timeline commitments

**What You'll Bring**

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience

- Experience shipping consumer-grade products at rates in the millions of units per year (injection molding preferred)

- Deep knowledge of material science and high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting preferred)

- Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)

- Proficiency in drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T required)

- Experience in stretchable materials, stretchable & soft materials and fabrics also preferred

**Benefits**

**Compensation and Benefits**

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

-  Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

-  Employee Assistance Program

-  Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$108,000 - $264,000/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

Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, Soft Goods

**What To Expect**

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus or Optimus, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. By using advanced AI, Optimus will enable highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Robotic Hardware Validation team, we are seeking an exceptional Mechanical Engineer to play a critical role in testing and validating the Optimus. You will design and implement comprehensive tests at both the sub-system and component levels, developing innovative and rigorous test methodologies to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge humanoid robot. As an entry-level engineer, you will take direction from senior engineers while assuming full responsibility for the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to leadership.

**What You'll Do**

- Develop, design and build new electromechanical test setups based on test requirements and constraints using engineering principles and CAD software

- Apply first-principles thinking and scientific methodologies to identify risks and failure modes of humanoid robot structures and develop adequate test methodologies

- Execute reliable test data collection, analyze data, identify issues and potential root causes of failures, and proactively collaborate with responsible parties to drive resolution

- Contribute to the improvement of existing validation processes and methodologies

- Document test procedures, results, and analyses clearly and concisely

**What You'll Bring**

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles (stress analysis, power transmission, statics, dynamics) and a demonstrated ability to apply them to practical engineering problems or equivalent experience

- Proven experience in designing and/or testing electromechanical and robotic systems, preferably within an industrial environment

- Strong modeling skills in CAD, preferably CATIA (3DExperience), and basic knowledge of GD&T

- Ability to use Python or MATLAB for test data interpretation

- Expertise in Finite Element Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or data acquisition systems and methods is a plus

- Experience with selection and implementation of various electrical sensors and actuators

- Familiarity with concepts of robotic systems encompassing hardware, software, control, and firmware components is highly desirable

- Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and issues clearly and understandably through documentation and presentations

**Benefits**

**Compensation and Benefits**

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

-  Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

-  Employee Assistance Program

-  Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$91,600 - $195,600/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

Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer, Optimus

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Rivian

**About Rivian**

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

**Role Summary**

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. In this hybrid role you will split

your time between interior hardware and mechatronics validation, ensuring our interior

systems and electromechanical content meet performance, durability, and safety targets across

vehicle programs.

**Responsibilities**

Validation planning

○ Develop and maintain DVPs for interior and mechatronic subsystems across

ED/DV/PV; align plans with DFMEAs, requirements, and program timing.

○ Define verification criteria (sample size, test type, acceptance limits) and update

plans as designs or requirements change.

- Interior hardware & mechatronics testing

○ Plan and execute validation for interior hardware (durability, environmental,

BSR/NVH, functional) and mechatronic components/subsystems (sensors,

actuators, ECUs, smart mechanisms).

○ Control and monitor systems during tests; identify abnormal behavior and drive

structured root‑cause resolution with DREs, systems, and software.

- Vendors, fixtures, and procedures

○ Coordinate with external test labs to quote, schedule, and execute tests to Rivian

standards, program budgets, and milestones.

○ Create and review test procedures, setups, and fixtures (including CAD‑based

fixture concepts) to ensure safe, repeatable, and representative loading and

boundary conditions.

- Data, analysis, and reporting

○ Own test instrumentation and DAQ setup (environmental, mechanical, electrical,

CAN/LIN); configure logging and traceability to DVP line items.

○ Use tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANape, MATLAB and/or Python to

analyze data, summarize results, and prepare decision‑ready test reports.

○ Catalog and archive internal and external reports in accordance with

record‑retention and compliance requirements.

- Continuous improvement & standards

○ Incorporate lessons learned into DVPs, Rivian Testing Standards (RTS),

methods, and fixtures to improve coverage, efficiency, and robustness.

○ Collaborate with TPM, reliability, supplier quality, and lab teams to balance

scope, risk, and cost across parallel validation activities.

**Qualifications**

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or

related field.

- Experience: 3+ years in automotive testing/validation, spanning both hardware (e.g.,

interior, chassis, closures, structures) and mechatronic systems.

- Technical skills

○ Hands‑on with environmental chambers, mechanical actuators, power supplies,

and custom validation fixtures.

○ Strong experience with DAQ, instrumentation, and sensor integration for

durability and functional validation.

○ Proficient with CAN‑based tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANape) and familiar with

CAN/LIN communication, diagnostics (UDS), and ECU interaction.

○ Demonstrated troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues (wiring, ECUs,

sensors, actuators) using structured root‑cause methods.

○ Comfortable with MATLAB and/or Python for test data processing and

visualization.

○ Working knowledge of CAD (e.g., CATIA) for reviewing and defining test fixtures;

experience with Jira, Jama, and Confluence for requirements and test tracking.

○ Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

- Soft skills

○ Able to manage multiple validation activities in parallel and deliver against tight

program timelines.

○ Strong cross‑functional communication skills; effective working with design,

systems, software, reliability, suppliers, and test labs.

○ High ownership mindset and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving

environment

**Pay Disclosure**

The salary range for this role is $85,600 - $107,000 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

**Equal Opportunity**

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

**Candidate Data Privacy**

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

**Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. **

Validation Engineer - Interior & Mechatronics

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