Staff Triage Engineer, Optimus

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

39d•$80,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Join the Optimus Manufacturing Team in building revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots 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.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
Proven proficiency in product-level issue diagnosis and root-cause analysis
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware systems
Experience with CAN, EtherCAT and Linux command line environments
Familiarity with debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI robotic systems, environmental factors, and user support is a plus

Responsibilities

Rapidly diagnose and analyze issues across structures, actuators, controllers, harnesses, sensors, and firmware to meet manufacturing takt time requirement
Review clips and CAN data using CANAPE/PCAN Explorer, run robot routines, and debug electronics via scoping, soldering, and probing
Record issues, track trends, and report metrics to inform design improvements
Initiate repair requests with technicians to follow through the fix
Validate repairs by running robot 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
Maintain accurate records and documentation

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