Lead Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)

Description

Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.
In this role, you will serve as the diagnostic expert and technical resource for all technicians working on Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. You will provide advanced troubleshooting support, develop diagnostic procedures, and conduct hands-on training to ensure efficient repair validation and continuous improvement across the program.
As a successful candidate, you have strong electrical diagnostic expertise and a proven ability to train and mentor technicians at all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced diagnostic support and serve as the primary escalation point for challenging diagnostic cases across Optimus robot subsystems
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and electromechanical failures using systematic diagnostic workflows and best practices
• Develop, validate, and document new diagnostic procedures for emerging failure modes. Create clear, detailed work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintain the diagnostic documentation library
• Conduct hands-on diagnostic training for technicians and develop training materials, presentations, and practical exercises
• Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide field feedback on common failures
• Track diagnostic trends, document lessons learned, and generate reports on diagnostic effectiveness and common issues
• Maintain diagnostic tools and equipment inventory. Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment
• Support the development and training of technicians

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or similar industry
• Strong electrical diagnostic expertise including reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
• Understanding of power systems, motor controls, sensor technologies, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
• Prior experience training or mentoring other technicians. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varying skill levels. Strong technical writing and documentation abilities
• Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems is a plus. Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for diagnostic automation is a plus
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus. A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your work

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

$41.30 - $64.16/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.