Engineering Technician, Optimus

What to Expect

As an Engineering Technician on Tesla's Optimus Service team, you'll collaborate with some of the most brilliant technicians and engineers globally to maximize uptime for our fleet of humanoid robots. Your expertise will help drive innovation, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the reliability and performance of our products. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to think critically will be essential in identifying and resolving complex technical issues.

To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in mechatronics, industrial, and/or automotive maintenance. Must be a self‑starter and able to problem solve independently.

• Conduct diagnostic tests on Optimus robots and associated parts to identify faults and repair quickly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate performance and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including design, reliability, and engineering, to identify and resolve technical issues and improve product design.
• Provide clear and concise documentation of maintenance protocols and technical issues to support data‑driven decision making.
• Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including inventory management, tooling, and equipment maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• You may travel to support lab expansion and maintenance activities in the Bay Area and/or global Tesla facilities.

• 3+ years of technical experience in robotics, automotive service, manufacturing, or equivalent.
• Previous hands‑on experience with high voltage systems, wire harnesses, mechanical components, electro‑mechanical devices, soldering irons, wire crimping tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiar and comfortable with soldering iron/tweezers, hot air, hand tools, and some power tools.
• Previous experience with wire harnesses: connectors, contact terminals, ground terminals, cables, clips and taping. Able to read electrical schematics/harness drawings and create a harness from scratch.
• Analytical problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Able and willing to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required.

• 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.

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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.