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Engineering Technician, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Hayward
Jul 31, 2026
What to Expect This personwill be responsible for building, reworking, and maintainingauxiliaryOptimus components.The primaryobjectivesof this role are to collect data,assistwith engineeringoperations, and report equipment feedback.Demonstrate ability to utilize process improvements, increasing individual and team efficiency. What You'll Do Performdata collection tasks such asmanipulation of objects, walk pre-determined routes, followtestingguidelinesand test protocolsatTesla facilities andinpublic environments Wear motion capture equipment while performing designated movements and actions based on project requirements Carry outinstalls and service fixes on auxiliary Optimus components BuildMechanical & Electricaltooling assemblies&subassemblies& carry out validation Lead field trials of prototype tools and procedures Carry out RCA on faulty incoming tools from the field General shop maintenance & upkeep-Maintain a clean and organized work environment What You'll Bring Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation, body coordination, and kinesthetic awareness and ability to walk up/downstairs Strong interpersonal and communications skills Use of MS Office tools and other systems to effectively communicate results/failures (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Jira) Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when required Ability to travel up to 30% 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: 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 - $50.40/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.