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Sep 23, 2026
Lead Engineering Technician, Optimus
$41.30 - $64.16 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. In this role, you will serve as the diagnostic expert and technical resource for all technicians working on Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. You will provide advanced troubleshooting support, develop diagnostic procedures, and conduct hands-on training to ensure efficient repair validation and continuous improvement across the program. As a successful candidate, you have strong electrical diagnostic expertise and a proven ability to train and mentor technicians at all skill levels. The Role Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging...
Sep 23, 2026
Lead Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)
$41.30 - $64.16 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. In this role, you will serve as the diagnostic expert and technical resource for all technicians working on Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. You will provide advanced troubleshooting support, develop diagnostic procedures, and conduct hands-on training to ensure efficient repair validation and continuous improvement across the program. As a successful candidate, you have strong electrical diagnostic expertise and a proven ability to train and mentor technicians at all skill levels. The Role Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging...
Sep 23, 2026
Lead Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)
$41.30 - $64.16 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. In this role, you will serve as the diagnostic expert and technical resource for all technicians working on Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. You will provide advanced troubleshooting support, develop diagnostic procedures, and conduct hands-on training to ensure efficient repair validation and continuous improvement across the program. As a successful candidate, you have strong electrical diagnostic expertise and a proven ability to train and mentor technicians at all skill levels. The Role Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Hayward, CA
This person will be responsible for building, reworking, and maintaining auxiliary Optimus components. The primary objectives of this role are to collect data, assist with engineering operations, and report equipment feedback. Demonstrate ability to utilize process improvements, increasing individual and team efficiency. The Role Perform data collection tasks such as manipulation of objects, walk pre-determined routes, follow testing guidelines and test protocols at Tesla facilities and in public environments Wear motion capture equipment while performing designated movements and actions based on project requirements Carry out installs and service fixes on auxiliary Optimus components Build Mechanical & Electrical tooling assemblies & subassemblies & carry out validation Lead field trials of prototype tools and procedures Carry out RCA on faulty incoming tools from the field General shop maintenance & upkeep - Maintain a...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validation and clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technical peers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates will have strong electrical diagnostic expertise, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. The Role Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validation and clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technical peers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates will have strong electrical diagnostic expertise, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. Shift: 6:00AM - 6:00PM Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday The Role Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validation and clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technical peers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates will have strong electrical diagnostic expertise, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. The Role Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus Hand Repair
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Our products demand state-of-the-art performance, and reliability in the field starts with how we build, diagnose, and repair them. This role is focused on hands-on repair of the Optimus humanoid robot hand. You will perform complex repairs, troubleshoot failures, contribute to repair procedures and documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally to support high-quality, efficient repairs and continuous improvement for the program. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical repair skills with clear communication, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style. The Role Perform complex repairs across Optimus robot hands (electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies) Troubleshoot and resolve complex failures using systematic diagnostic workflows and structured documentation Follow established repair procedures; contribute updates to work instructions and the repair documentation library for common and emerging...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus Hand Repair (Afternoon Shift)
$24.40 - $65.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Our products demand state-of-the-art performance, and reliability in the field starts with how we build, diagnose, and repair them. This role is focused on hands-on repair of the Optimus humanoid robot hand. You will perform complex repairs, troubleshoot failures, contribute to repair procedures and documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally to support high-quality, efficient repairs and continuous improvement for the program. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical repair skills with clear communication, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style. The Role Perform complex repairs across Optimus robot hands (electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies) Troubleshoot and resolve complex failures using systematic diagnostic workflows and structured documentation Follow established repair procedures; contribute updates to work instructions and the repair documentation library for common and emerging...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus
$24.40 - $65.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validation and clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technical peers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates will have strong electrical diagnostic expertise, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. The Role Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Optimus (Afternoon Shift)
$24.40 - $50.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validation and clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technical peers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates will have strong electrical diagnostic expertise, disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills. The Role Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures...
Sep 23, 2026
Test Engineering Technician, Optimus
$30.50 - $38.85 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
As a Test Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting Optimus production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated test equipment, test harnesses, HMIs, and industrial networks to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supports maintenance teams, and ensures equipment reliability. Test Engineering Techs are the first-responding problem solvers who manage test equipment breakdown recoveries to keep production running. The Role Diagnose and troubleshoot automated test systems, data acquisition hardware, sensors, and other automation components to quickly restore production Analyze CAN signals to document failure modes for engineering analysis Work with Engineers to fabricate, assemble, integrate, and repair mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and wire harnesses Audit...
Sep 23, 2026
Robotics Prototype Pilot Engineering Technician, Optimus
$24.40 - $56.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
The Tesla Bot Actuator Team is at the forefront of designing and building high-performance electromechanical actuators for the Tesla Bot humanoid robot program. This role is pivotal in assembling cutting-edge rotary and linear actuator systems, contributing to the creation of the most torque and power-dense humanoid actuators in the world. Joining this team means collaborating closely with manufacturing and design engineering to provide critical feedback for improving assembly processes and product design. This position requires a proactive individual with hands-on experience in mechanical or electromechanical system assembly, capable of working independently and thriving in a dynamic, innovative environment. The Role Assemble actuators on a prototype assembly line using manual and semi-automated equipment such as pressing tools and torque tools Conduct end-of-line testing of actuators to ensure functionality and performance on the prototype assembly line Perform...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, System Level Inspection, Hardware Validation & Test Optimus
$24.40 - $65.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
As a member of the Optimus test team, you will perform hands-on testing and validation across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. The role focuses on complex system inspection, environmental stress testing, and data collection to support hardware development and reliability targets. You will work closely with test and reliability engineers while managing independent workflows and documenting findings that influence design decisions. The Role Perform detailed inspections on complex system assemblies to identify mechanical and electrical anomalies Use torque wrenches, calipers, and dial indicators to verify preload, measure wear, and assess dimensional tolerances Configure power supplies, route cables, and instrument thermocouples according to test specifications Execute system-level environmental and thermal stress testing in controlled chambers Support test execution by running and modifying Python scripts and navigating Linux...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Electrical Hardware Test & Validation, Optimus
$24.40 - $65.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
As a member of the Optimus test team, you will perform hands-on component-level testing and validation across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical test execution and prototype bring-up. You will set up test equipment, fabricate harnesses, solder and instrument hardware, and collect data that directly informs engineering decisions. The role requires strong electrical skills, a methodical approach to test execution, and the flexibility to support thermal, environmental, and mechanical tasks as needed. The Role Execute component-level tests including setup, instrumentation, signal integrity analysis, data collection, and validation using oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads Fabricate wire harnesses, solder PCBs, and instrument prototypes using schematics, hand tools, and precision measurement equipment Install thermocouples and perform component-level thermal chamber and environmental stress testing...
Sep 23, 2026
Robotics Engineering Technician, Mechanical Prototype Testing, Optimus
$24.40 - $56.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
The Optimus Mechanical Design team is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our prototype testing and engineering development. This hand-on role will involve building prototypes, conducting failure analysis, and running tests across a wide range of components-from large-scale limb structures to intricate mechanical and electrical systems in robotic hands. You will be self-sufficient and report directly to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager. The Role Build and assemble mechanical prototypes, ranging from large limb structures to fine-scale components such as electronics and articulated mechanisms in robotic hands Utilize fabrication techniques such as 3D printing, machining, hand working, and soldering for both structural and precision components Conduct comprehensive mechanical/electrical testing and failure analysis, culminating in detailed documentation/reports provided to the engineering team Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and...
Sep 23, 2026
Robotics Engineering Technician, Electronics & Harness, Optimus
$24.40 - $56.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
The Electrical Distribution Team designs, prototypes, and troubleshoots harnesses for Optimus, while also supporting test and manufacturing equipment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the team focuses on rapid and efficient problem-solving for past, current, and future builds. In this role, you will assemble harnesses and collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop test fixtures, as well as write and execute troubleshooting, testing, and manufacturing procedures. The Role Perform hand soldering and PCBA component rework Conduct failure analysis on harnesses and simple PCBAs, documenting findings and communicating results to engineering Generate documentation for simple harness building and rework instructions, and train technicians Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework harnesses Validate and test wire harnesses, connectors, and simple PCBAs Manage inventory effectively Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines...
Sep 23, 2026
Engineering Technician, Hardware Validation & Testing, Optimus
$24.40 - $56.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptituderecent graduates, and people from every stage in between. In this role, you will work as a member of Tesla's Optimus Test Team and support the component, sub-system and system level testing of Tesla's Optimus Bot. As a test technician, you will work closely with reliability and test engineers in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment to assemble test fixtures, conduct material, performance, and reliability testing, and collect data. As a successful candidate, you have strong mechanical or electrical hands-on skills and are able to work effectively and independently. The Role Build, assemble, and refine test fixtures and equipment, both...
Sep 23, 2026
Robotics Engineering Technician, Harnessing & PCB Rework, Optimus
$24.40 - $56.40 hourly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
The Electrical Distribution Team designs, prototypes, and troubleshoots harnesses for Optimus, while also supporting test and manufacturing equipment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the team focuses on rapid and efficient problem-solving for past, current, and future builds. In this role, you will assemble harnesses and collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop test fixtures, as well as write and execute troubleshooting, testing, and manufacturing procedures. The Role Perform hand soldering and PCBA component rework Conduct failure analysis on harnesses and simple PCBAs, documenting findings and communicating results to engineering Generate documentation for simple harness building and rework instructions, and train technicians Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework harnesses Validate and test wire harnesses, connectors, and simple PCBAs Manage inventory effectively Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines...
Sep 23, 2026
START Optimus Service Technician (Winter 2027)
$30.00 hourly
Tesla Fremont, CA
The Optimus START program is an intensive humanoid robot service and diagnostics training program designed for candidates with existing technical experience in electrical, electromechanical, robotics, automotive, or a related field. During the program, candidates will develop diagnostic expertise on Optimus subsystems and earn program certifications through a blended approach of in-class theory, hands-on labs, and self-paced learning. Candidates will strengthen soft skills through team-based troubleshooting and structured documentation practices. The Role Dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to training, including active participation in lab shadowing and hands-on diagnostic work alongside Optimus engineering and technician teams Engage in instructor-led training to develop a comprehensive understanding of Optimus robot subsystems, including electrical systems, electromechanical assemblies, sensors, actuators, and communication networks. Practice systematic...