Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112,000 - 264,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Mar 13, 2026
What to Expect Join the Optimus Manufacturing Team in building revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots (Tesla Bot) that transform the way we approach mundane, repetitive, and hazardous tasks. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering to bring this ambitious vision to life. Be prepared to unleash your creativity and technicalexpertiseto tackle complex challenges. What You'll Do Develop end to endtest strategies and drive continuously improvement of Tesla botmanufacturing testcoverageand yieldforbotsubassembly through full bot assembly lines Root cause testingfailures. Develop comprehensive control plan for risk mitigation Work withdesign,testsoftwareand firmware engineers toimplementtestcoverageto catchbuildissues Work with SQE, SIE andsuppliers to driveelectronicscomponent test coverageand incoming quality control Analyzemanufacturing test datatoquantify stationyields, root causing failures anddrive corrective actions. This includes conducting Design of Experimentsstudiestooptimizepass/fail limits Work with internalautomationteams and externalequipmentsupplierstodevelop automatedtest equipment to highvolume productioncircle time Developand launchscalable testing deploymentin multiple geographic locations What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics,Mechanical Engineering,or equivalent industry experience Experience in high volume electronics hardware manufacturing testing at PCBA,componentand system levels Hands on experience in manufacturing testing one ormorefollowing products: PCBA, IMU, force sensitive sensors, linear/rotary actuators, harnesses, cameras, mic/speaker, high performance computing hardware Proficient in PFMEA, statistical data analysis, Gage R&R Familiarity with testing hardware such as programable power supply, CAN converter, linear/rotary stage, PLC, and their integration in production environments Self-starter with excellent time management skills and curious spirit Strong documentation and communication skills Ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamicenvironment with changing priorities Experience withautonomousrobotic system is astrongplus 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 $112,000 - $264,000/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.