Prototype Data Collection Technician, Optimus

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Prototype Data Collection Technician to join our data collection team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building and maintaining data collection hardware. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the consistent manufacturing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of data collection equipment.

Schedule available is 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Monday-Friday

• Build, test, and iterate on hardware prototypes at a rapid pace to solve problems encountered by the end-user
• Design and model parts and assemblies in SolidWorks
• Fabricate and assemble prototypes using 3D printing, laser cutting, and wire harnessing
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure prototype designs translate into scalable, production-ready solutions
• Identify problems early and propose solutions before they become blockers
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD experience with willingness to transition)
• Demonstrated ability across one or more fabrication disciplines: 3D printing, soldering, wire harnessing, laser cutting, etc.
• Experience with rapid hardware prototyping and short iteration cycles
• Strong attention to detail - your builds are clean, consistent, and well-documented
• A self-starter mindset; you see what needs to be done and take ownership without waiting to be asked
• Effective communication skills for working across teams
• Experience transitioning prototypes to manufacturing preferred
• Background in any engineering discipline, electronics or electromechanical assemblies strongly preffered

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

$25.25 - $39.10/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.