Process Technician, Optimus

Description

Tesla’s Optimus program is building the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. Within Optimus Data Collection Operations, Process Technicians own the definition, standardization, and long-term sustainment of the processes, systems, and work standards that keep hardware build, deployment, troubleshooting, and field support running at scale. 

This role sits alongside Equipment Technicians (hands-on build, repair, and line support) and Equipment Technician Supervisors. Process Technicians are the systems owners: they turn tribal knowledge into documented, trainable, measurable processes; keep SOPs, work instructions, and tracking tools current; drive continuous improvement; and ensure every shift executes the same high bar for quality, safety, and throughput. 

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced prototype-to-production environment, can partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance, and is motivated to build the operational backbone of Optimus data collection. 

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

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and sustain end-to-end processes for Optimus equipment operations including hardware assembly/build flows, harness build and inspection, equipment prep and deployment, troubleshooting workflows 
• Create, revise, and control standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists, and visual standards so technicians can execute consistently across shifts and sites
• Own process change control: capture process/equipment/configuration changes, update documentation and training materials, and ensure the floor is operating to the latest released standard
• Partner with Equipment Technicians and Supervisors to identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and failure modes; lead structured problem-solving (5-Why, fishbone, A3/8D-style) and implement durable corrective and preventive actions
• Develop and maintain systems that improve visibility and control issue tracking, build/config status, spare parts and tooling readiness, preventive maintenance task lists, and KPI dashboards (quality, first-pass yield, downtime, turnaround time, scrap)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, test, automation, or high-mix hardware operations environment (automotive, robotics, electronics, medical device, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated experience writing and sustaining SOPs, work instructions, process maps, or manufacturing documentation that others successfully execute to
• Strong process mindset: ability to observe floor operations, extract best practices, standardize them, and drive adoption across teams and shifts
• Hands-on technical aptitude with electromechanical systems comfortable reading work instructions, basic drawings/schematics, and participating in troubleshooting alongside Equipment Technicians
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to train peers and partner with Engineering, Production, and leadership

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

$30.50 - $44.84/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.