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Equipment Technician, Assembly & Debug, Optimus

Tesla
Draper, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
What To Expect
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equipment Technician to join our data collection team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building and maintaining data collection hardware. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the consistent manufacturing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of data collection equipment.

Shifts: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Schedules: Sunday-Thursday

What You'll Do

  • Assemble prototype and production-level data collection hardware, ensuring consistent quality
  • Perform all levels of assembly, including building, testing, and inspecting custom wire harnesses with high attention to detail
  • Collaborate with various teams to design, implement, and test new hardware configurations
  • Develop and maintain best practices for manufacturing and deployment, identifying areas for improvement to maximize quality and reduce downtime
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with hardware, ensuring that equipment is fully functional and reliable before being deployed - Will utilize company vehicles to support offside needs up to 20% of the time.
  • Utilize internal tracking tools to manage hardware-related issues throughout the manufacturing process and implementation


  • What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, demonstrating a strong technical aptitude and mechanical inclination
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware issues across various platforms and systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
  • A valid driver's license is required


  • 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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)


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