Supervisor Engineering, Actuators, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
96,000 - 144,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 22, 2025
What to Expect Discover the epitome of innovation at Tesla's Actuator Team, where cutting-edge engineering meets groundbreaking robotics. We're the masterminds behind actuators for our revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots, the Tesla Bot, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our ranks. Immerse yourself in an environment where mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering disciplines converge, fostering a culture of unparalleled collaboration and creativity. As a key member of our design team, your responsibilities will be pivotal. You will manage & lead a team of highly skilled R&D technicians, building prototypes, testing, investigate failures and advice the engineering team on how to improve their design. You will assemble complex mechanical stacks with minimal instruction other than CAD, showcasing your expertise and precision. Utilize GD&T & electric engineering skills to deliver components, ensuring the highest level of precision in our robotics systems. What You'll Do Manage & lead the R&D technicians group Assembly and testing of actuators Read process description instructions and execute accordingly Support R&D with custom test configurations Track record of using hand tools to perform shop operations Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines Thread cutting, insertion of inserts, bushings and bearing What You'll Bring Experience in leading a high skilled group of technicians Hands on experience, as well as robust understandingon mechanical & electrical productsand principles Ability to deliver micron-level tolerance assemblies with little guidance Able and willing to lift 50 lbs. Ability to assemble and test actuators, and complete basic machining of parts Ability to read drawings, interpret metric/imperial tolerances Ability to read electric schematic drawings Familiar with easy lathe or milling operations, CNC programming skills a plus Engineering Bachelor a plus MS Office, G code, Matlab/Python a 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 $96,000 - $144,000/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.