What To Expect
The Engineering Supervisor, Optimus leads a large team of 20+ Engineering Technicians within the Humanoid AI Robot team who support and sustain the research and development of our prototype robots and sub-systems. You’ll be leading the team that is building/repairing the first iterations of the machines that make the machines, including highly actuated and electronically/computationally dense robots.

You will have a blend of leading large teams operating in a 24/7 capacity, creating clear efficient shift schedules, and hands-on building experience and responsibilities around analysis, testing, and documentation. Projects are open-ended and often with limited up-front guidance. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background leading teams in Mechatronics, Industrial, and/or Automotive, Precision Medical Device, Maintenance, and Testing. Must be a self-starter and efficiently work independently as well as in team environments.

What You'll Do

Achieve daily, weekly and monthly goals, ensuring excellence in customer service, team management, operations, and financial performance

Exceed customer expectations by actively engaging with existing and new customers, monitoring service trends, and implementing continuous improvements

Inspire and develop your team, foster a positive work environment, provide regular feedback, and coach team members for growth

Drive operational excellence by understanding and improving all aspects of service center performance and championing safety and efficiency

Manage finances, understand business metrics, and lead daily operations to achieve specific goals in quality, productivity, cost, and revenue

Act in the best interest of Tesla, demonstrating sound judgment, passion for the mission, and fostering a customer-focused culture

Develop technical acumen, acquire knowledge of all Tesla products, service systems, processes, and procedures

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience

Ability to travel up to 75%

Prior leadership experience in a service-focused industry; automotive expertise is not required

Experience leading large teams

Proven experience leading field, technical repair, or manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with strong customer facing responsibilities

Experience running complex processes using Lean or other techniques

Valid driver’s license required

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

Expected Compensation

$112,000 - $168,000/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.

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