Engineering Technician, Hardware Validation & Testing, Optimus

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-aptitudeentry level candidates, 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.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and refine test fixtures and equipment, both new and existing, ensuring functionality and precision
• Document all aspects of the testing process, including pre-test inspections, checkpoints, teardown, and modify/help develop SOPs
• Communicate effectively, raise technical questions, and challenge existing methods to find the best possible solutions
• Support the organization and improvement of the team's lab space, adapting to the evolving needs of the program
• Fabricate wire harnesses, solder components, create aluminum extrusion fixtures, wire power supplies, and rework machined fixtures as needed
• Use Python to interface with test setups, running and adjust scripts to meet specific testing needs
• Instrument, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, gathering data to validate systems and ensure their proper functionality
• Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials testing
• Proficiency in using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment safely
• Hands-on experience in test setup and execution, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Expertise in data collection and reporting using software such as MS Excel
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to gaining and sharing knowledge
• Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems 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
• A high level of commitment to safety practices and procedures

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and 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
Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.