Jobs · Management · California

Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$24.4–$65.4/hrFull-time

What You'll Do

  • 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 and diagnostic gaps.
  • Track diagnostic data, document lessons learned, and contribute to reports on diagnostic effectiveness and recurring issues.
  • Maintain diagnostic tools and equipment inventory.
  • Adhere to lab safety protocols and help maintain a safe, organized work environment.
  • Communicate technical status, findings, and blockers clearly to the broader team.

What You'll Bring

  • 3+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or a 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).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to engineering and technician peers.
  • Strong technical writing and documentation abilities (experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and documentation tools preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment and communicate status and blockers proactively.
  • 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 diagnostic quality, data integrity, and documentation.
  • Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems preferred.
  • Experience with Python and Linux (for example, scripting, shell/command-line usage, or diagnostic automation) preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical plans, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Health savings account contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and retirement benefits.
  • Discounts and perks program.

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