Engineering Technician, System Level Inspection, Hardware Validation & Test Optimus

As a member of the Optimus test team, you will perform hands-on testing and validation across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. The role focuses on complex system inspection, environmental stress testing, and data collection to support hardware development and reliability targets. You will work closely with test and reliability engineers while managing independent workflows and documenting findings that influence design decisions.

• Perform detailed inspections on complex system assemblies to identify mechanical and electrical anomalies
• Use torque wrenches, calipers, and dial indicators to verify preload, measure wear, and assess dimensional tolerances
• Configure power supplies, route cables, and instrument thermocouples according to test specifications
• Execute system-level environmental and thermal stress testing in controlled chambers
• Support test execution by running and modifying Python scripts and navigating Linux command-line interfaces
• Inspect actuators and mechanical linkages while applying basic physics concepts such as force, torque, and friction
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and communication protocol issues including CAN bus and EtherCAT
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in system-level inspection, prototype validation, or a related technical discipline
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to identify and document mechanical and electrical issues
• Experience with actuators, mechanical linkages, and basic physics concepts
• Strong proficiency with hand tools, precision measurement instruments, and torque applications
• Proficiency in data collection using MS Excel and the ability to run and adapt Python scripts
• Comfort navigating command-line interfaces and managing scripts in a Linux environment
• Ability to work independently while communicating findings clearly to cross-functional teams

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 - $65.40/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.