Engineering Technician, Hardware Validation & Testing, Optimus

What to Expect

Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptituderecent graduates, and people from every stage in between.

In this role, you will work as a member of Tesla’s Optimus Test Team and support the component, sub-system and system level testing of Tesla’s Optimus Bot. As a test technician, you will work closely with reliability and test engineers in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment to assemble test fixtures, conduct material, performance, and reliability testing, and collect data.

As a successful candidate, you have strong mechanical or electrical hands-on skills and are able to work effectively and independently.

What You’ll Do

• Build, assemble, and refine test fixtures and equipment, both new and existing, ensuring functionality and precision
• Document all aspects of the testing process, including pre-test inspections, checkpoints, teardown, and modify/help develop SOPs
• Communicate effectively, raise technical questions, and challenge existing methods to find the best possible solutions
• Support the organization and improvement of the team’s lab space, adapting to the evolving needs of the program
• Fabricate wire harnesses, solder components, create aluminum extrusion fixtures, wire power supplies, and rework machined fixtures as needed
• Use Python to interface with test setups, running and adjust scripts to meet specific testing needs
• Instrument, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, gathering data to validate systems and ensure their proper functionality
• Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials testing
• Proficiency in using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment safely
• Hands-on experience in test setup and execution, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Expertise in data collection and reporting using software such as MS Excel
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to gaining and sharing knowledge
• Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems is a plus
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus
• A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your work
• A high level of commitment to safety practices and procedures