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Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
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 technical expertise to tackle complex challenges.

What You'll Do

  • Develop end to end test strategies and drive continuously improvement of Tesla bot manufacturing test coverage and yield for bot subassembly through full bot assembly lines
  • Root cause testing failures. Develop comprehensive control plan for risk mitigation
  • Work with design, test software and firmware engineers to implement test coverage to catch build issues
  • Work with SQE, SIE and suppliers to drive electronics component test coverage and incoming quality control
  • Analyze manufacturing test data to quantify station yields, root causing failures and drive corrective actions. This includes conducting Design of Experiments studies to optimize pass/fail limits
  • Work with internal automation teams and external equipment suppliers to develop automated test equipment to high volume production circle time
  • Develop and launch scalable testing deployment in 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, component and system levels
  • Hands on experience in manufacturing testing one or more following 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 dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Experience with autonomous robotic system is a strong plus


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


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