NVH Engineer, Robotics - Palo Alto [266455]

$91,600 - $195,600 yearly

Job Description

This role focuses on optimizing the noise and vibration characteristics of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. The position is responsible for ensuring superior sound quality and consistent performance in production, addressing challenges at both the component and full product levels. Key areas of focus include fans, electric motors, gears, bearings, and joints/linkages specific to humanoid robotics. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to meet stringent performance targets, often requiring extended hours, including nights and weekends, to achieve project goals.

The Role

  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize sound quality and minimize noise and vibration in Optimus components and assemblies
  • Conduct detailed testing and analysis at component and product levels to ensure consistency in production
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve noise and vibration issues across systems
  • Utilize advanced techniques such as sound source localization, transfer path analysis, and modal analysis for diagnostics
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to set and achieve noise and vibration performance targets
  • Support health monitoring and fault detection for rotating machinery using vibration sensors
  • Fabricate and test prototype components to validate design improvements

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in sound source localization, transfer path analysis, modal analysis, and component-level noise and vibration testing
  • Proficiency in sound quality analysis with a deep understanding of psychoacoustics and hearing physiology
  • Experience in health monitoring and fault detection of rotating machinery using vibration sensors
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis for noise and vibration challenges
  • Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it relates to noise and vibration
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Engineering & Information Technology; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No