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Staff Triage & Diagnostics Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on diagnosing and solving issues related to Optimus robots and the equipment building them. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product, aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability. If you have proven experience in launching new products at high volume, and a track record of leading successful projects, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI robotics.

What You'll Do
  • Rapidly diagnose and solve manufacturing issues related to Optimus bots and the equipment used to build them (mechanical, electrical /electronics, and firmware) to meet manufacturing takt time requirement
  • For product issues, review clips and CAN data using CANAPE/PCAN Explorer, run firmware routines, and debug electronics via scoping and probing
  • For equipment issues, review schematic and drawings, perform electrical measurement, develop and execute effective fixes
  • Document issues, track trends, and report metrics to inform design improvements
  • Support launch and commissioning of new manufacturing automation equipment
  • Initiate repair requests with technicians to follow through the fix
  • Validate repairs by running software routines and build up the product service manual by documenting diagnosis and repair procedures
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of hardware systems
  • Utilize debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and firmware engineering to implement improvements

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics, or equivalent industry experience
  • Proven proficiency in product and equipment issue diagnosis and fix
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical systems
  • Familiarity with debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience in electrical control panel schematic and layout
  • Experience with AI robotic systems, manufacturing automation control and testing equipment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

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
    $156,000 - $276,000/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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $156,000 - $276,000

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