Internship, Actuator Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$20–$55/hrInternship
What You'll Do
- CAD design of actuator components
- Prototype assembling and testing
- Python and Matlab test script and actuator model development
- Excellent CAD skills in (CATIA or Solidworks)
- Mechanical design experience, both in part optimization and design for manufacturing (design, drawings, GD&T)
- Experience with FEA based part design and optimization
- Python/Matlab knowledge, both in data structure management, UI development, symbolic equations, and iterative solvers
- Handy, with previous machining/shop experience / 3D printed part design experience
- Hands on actuator and component (motor, gear, sensors) testing
- Problem solving with first principles thinking
- Experience in Robotics is preferred
- Experience in Control Theory with basic understanding of motor and motion control is preferred
- Curious and communicative
- Compensation and Benefits
- Medical plans
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Expected Compensation $20.00 - $55.00/hour + benefits
- Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.