Staff Triage & Diagnostics Engineer, Optimus
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$130k–$276k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Rapidly diagnose and solve manufacturing issues related to Optimus bots and the equipment used to build them (mechanical, electrical /electronics, and firmware)
- To meet manufacturing takt time requirements
- For product issues, review clips and CAN data using CANAPE/PCAN Explorer, run firmware routines, and debug electronics via scoping and probing
- For equipment issues, review schematic and drawings, perform electrical measurement, develop and execute effective fixes
- Document issues, track trends, and report metrics to inform design improvements
- Support launch and commissioning of new manufacturing automation equipment
- Initiate repair requests with technicians to follow through the fix
- Validate repairs by running software routines and build up the product service manual by documenting diagnosis and repair procedures
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of hardware systems
- Utilize debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and firmware engineering to implement improvements
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics, or equivalent industry experience
- Proven proficiency in product and equipment issue diagnosis and fix
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
- Experience in electrical control panel schematic and layout
- Experience with AI robotic systems, manufacturing automation control and testing equipment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Other financial benefits
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program