Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus - Fremont [270203]

$156,000 - $234,000 yearly

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead efforts in the Optimus Manufacturing Operations Team in Fremont. In this role, you will drive the development, optimization, and scaling of testing strategies for the production of revolutionary humanoid robots (Tesla Bot). As a technical leader, you will guide a team of engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering to innovate manufacturing processes. This position demands deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Role

  • Lead the sustainment and continuous improvement of test equipment and software for Optimus robot manufacturing, working in both individual contributor and team leadership capacities to ensure robust, scalable infrastructure
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, process engineering, quality engineering,  and production/maintenance to understand operational constraints and with Optimus design teams (including mechanical, electrical, and software) to define optimized test specifications that balance high yield with stringent quality standards
  • Oversee and contribute to the electrical and mechanical design of advanced test equipment, including leading debug and validation efforts to ensure reliability before deployment to high-volume production lines
  • Manage a team of Test Engineers & technicians, providing mentorship, performance guidance, and resource allocation to deliver on project timelines; foster a collaborative environment to drive innovation and problem-solving across the group
  • Conduct strategic reviews of manufacturing test data, including root cause analysis, yield optimization, and implementation of corrective actions; lead Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical studies to refine test parameters
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Manufacturing; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No