Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Lead Engineering Technician - Optimus

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or a similar industry.
Strong electrical diagnostic expertise, including the ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and printed circuit board layouts.
Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
Understanding of power systems, motor controls, sensor technologies, and communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
Prior experience training or mentoring other technicians.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to people with varying skill levels.
Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and shift focus.
A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for work.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging diagnostic cases across Optimus robot subsystems.
Troubleshoot complex electrical and electromechanical failures using systematic diagnostic workflows and best practices.
Develop, validate, and document new diagnostic procedures for emerging failure modes.
Create clear, detailed work instructions and troubleshooting guides, and maintain the diagnostic documentation library.
Conduct hands-on diagnostic training for technicians and develop training materials, presentations, and practical exercises.
Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide field feedback on common failures.
Track diagnostic trends, document lessons learned, and generate reports on diagnostic effectiveness and common issues.
Maintain the inventory of diagnostic tools and equipment.
Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
Support the development and training of technicians.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for diagnostic automation.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	282472
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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.<br>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.<br>As a successful candidate, you have strong electrical diagnostic expertise and a proven ability to train and mentor technicians at all skill levels.

Job Responsibilities

Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging diagnostic cases across Optimus robot subsystems
Troubleshoot complex electrical and electromechanical failures using systematic diagnostic workflows and best practices
Develop, validate, and document new diagnostic procedures for emerging failure modes. Create clear, detailed work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintain the diagnostic documentation library
Conduct hands-on diagnostic training for technicians and develop training materials, presentations, and practical exercises
Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide field feedback on common failures
Track diagnostic trends, document lessons learned, and generate reports on diagnostic effectiveness and common issues
Maintain diagnostic tools and equipment inventory. Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment
Support the development and training of technicians

Job Requirements

3+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar industry
Strong electrical diagnostic expertise including reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
Understanding of power systems, motor controls, sensor technologies, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
Prior experience training or mentoring other technicians. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varying skill levels. Strong technical writing and documentation abilities
Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems is a plus. Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for diagnostic automation is a plus
A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus. A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your work

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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