Robotics CAE Engineer, Optimus
Core
Design and optimize sensors and structural components for Tesla's humanoid bi-pedal robot (Optimus) using high-fidelity Finite Element (FE) models and simulations.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Humanoid robot structural and sensing systems
Domain
Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Multi-physics simulation workflows, Material characterization, DOE planning, ML-driven surrogate modeling, CAE tool proficiency, Python/MATLAB programming
Preferred skills
Experience in robotics, automotive, or consumer electronics design
Technologies
BETA CAE, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ADAMS, COMSOL, OPTISTRUCT, Design Life, FE Safe, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze comprehensive FE models from components to full system; Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and MBD simulations; Build and refine simulation workflows; Provide design guidance to cross-functional teams; Collaborate with Test Engineering to validate experiments and correlate data; Establish modeling standards and best practices; Plan and execute large-scale Design of Experiments (DOEs).
