Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

What You'll Do

• 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
• Drive the full documentation of all projects, including test protocols, team processes, and lessons learned, while ensuring compliance with Tesla's quality and safety standards; mentor engineers in documentation best practices
• Champion cross-functional initiatives to scale testing deployments globally, identifying opportunities for process innovation and risk mitigation through tools like PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• 8+ years of experience in high-volume electronics and robotics hardware manufacturing testing, with proven leadership in test strategy development at PCBA, component, and system levels
• Deep hands-on expertise in testing complex systems, including PCBA, IMU (Inertial Measurement Units), force-sensitive sensors, linear/rotary actuators, dynos, harnesses, cameras, mic/speaker systems, or high-performance computing hardware
• Strong proficiency in PFMEA, advanced statistical data analysis, Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies, and tools for database integration and reporting
• Experience designing and integrating testing hardware such as programmable power supplies, CAN converters, linear/rotary stages, PLCs, and custom automation into production environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams, with excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., Python, Golang, C, C++, LabVIEW)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

Expected Compensation: $156,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits