Staff Triage Engineer, Optimus

Join the Optimus Manufacturing Team in building revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots that transform the way we approach mundane, repetitive, and hazardous tasks. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering to bring this ambitious vision to life. Be prepared to unleash your creativity and technical expertise to tackle complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly diagnose and analyze issues across structures, actuators, controllers, harnesses, sensors, and firmware to meet manufacturing takt time requirement
• Review clips and CAN data using CANAPE/PCAN Explorer, run robot routines, and debug electronics via scoping, soldering, and probing
• Record issues, track trends, and report metrics to inform design improvements
• Initiate repair requests with technicians to follow through the fix
• Validate repairs by running robot 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
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Proven proficiency in product-level issue diagnosis and root-cause analysis
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware systems
• Experience with CAN, EtherCAT and Linux command line environments
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience with AI robotic systems, environmental factors, and user support is a plus

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

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary + 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.