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Test Engineering Technician, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
What to Expect
The Automation Controls Technicians within the Optimus robotics team will work alongside production, maintenance, and engineering to support automated equipment used in various component production. You'll be using electrical engineering theory and programmable logic software to root cause and fix issues that cause equipment downtime. You will support hands-on robot builds and responsibilities around machine performance, analysis, testing, and documentation. Projects will include uptime improvements, new station deployments, and retools. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, and Testing. Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as in team environments.

What You'll Do

  • Work with maintenance and engineers to identify root cause to downtime on automation equipment that uses testers, PLCs, and six axis robots
  • Execute engineering changes and document machine performance based on changes
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to address PLC bugs and repetitive downtimes, providing clear and concise reports through pass-down communications
  • Maintain exceptional change control discipline in a rapidly evolving product and manufacturing environment
  • Manage SCADA projects and HMIs to help operators and maintenance with their work flow
  • Validate machine repairs by using machine data
  • Manage documentation used for production and maintenance to work on machines



What You'll Bring

  • 2 years of experience as an engineering or maintenance technician in the fields of: Robotics, Automative Service, precision medical devices, R&D, and Manufacturing with a demonstrated history of analytical problem solving and failure analysis
  • Previous hands-on experience with power tools, high and low voltage systems, wire harness repair
  • Working knowledge of PLCs - Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and EPLAN
  • Experience with EtherCAT and CAN communication is a plus
  • Software: Structured Text, Ladder Logic, & Python knowledge a plus
  • Must be able lift 37 lbs., be able to climb ladders and work a compressed workweek schedule as part of a 24/7 operation. Must be able to work within Bay Area sites with occasional travel (up to 10%)



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.


    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.

     

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