Sr. Optimus Integration Engineer

In this role, you will bridge factory manufacturing teams and the AI/Robotics organization. You will identify high-ROI tasks for Optimus, drive deployment readiness, collect data to improve AI models and integrate Optimus into existing factory systems.

• Partner with stakeholders across Tesla factories to collect manufacturing process data, identify high-ROI tasks and define Optimus deployment opportunities
• Own end-to-end project management for Optimus deployment initiatives including task identification, prioritization and execution tracking
• Create and iterate manufacturing station layouts, material flow and infrastructure for Optimus integration into production lines and warehouses
• Lead data collection initiatives that feed AI model training and robot capability improvement
• Drive leadership alignment on AI, data collection and deployment priorities and translate factory constraints, needs and feedback into actionable requirements for AI and Robotics teams
• Build tools and systems that improve collaboration between factory teams and AI/Robotics teams
• Design and build dashboards for factory data, robot performance and deployment progress
• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, computer science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, factory automation or technical program roles (robotics or advanced manufacturing preferred)
• Project management skills with ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution
• Experience creating manufacturing station layouts, process flows and material flow designs
• Ability to collect, clean and visualize large datasets and build dashboards (Tableau, Power BI or custom tools)
• Stakeholder management skills with ability to influence factory leadership and central AI/engineering teams
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)

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

$96,800 - $217,200/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.