Test Engineering Technician, Optimus (Night Shift)

Description:
As a Test Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting Optimus production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated test equipment, test harnesses, HMIs, and industrial networks to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supports maintenance teams, and ensures equipment reliability. Test Engineering Techs are the first-responding problem solvers who manage test equipment breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

Responsibilities:
Diagnose and troubleshoot automated test systems, data acquisition hardware, sensors, and other automation components to quickly restore production
Analyze CAN signals to document failure modes for engineering analysis
Work with Engineers to fabricate, assemble, integrate, and repair mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and wire harnesses
Audit software deployment versions on factory equipment and assist engineering with revision control
Collaborate with Engineering teams to root cause and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, provide detailed written & verbal test status updates to key stakeholders such as investigations and shift passdowns
Work closely with Test Engineers, Control Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians to resolve recurring issues and implement improvements
Maintain exceptional change control discipline in a rapidly evolving product and manufacturing environment

Requirements:
3+ years of experience in electromechanical systems or automated manufacturing equipment with exposure to a variety of test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, and I/O devices
Strong Electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics in EPLAN
Experience using hand tools and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscope, soldering irons, and crimpers, with a focus on troubleshooting and repair tasks
Demonstrated ability to apply first principles thinking in problem solving to analyze and resolve technical issues
Previous experience working with CAN, Ethercat communication and Linux (Bash commands) is a plus
Previous experience working with Tesla used tools such as Jira, Confluence and Tesla firmware diagnostic tools (UDSGUI, CANape, toolbox) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
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
$30.50 - $38.85/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.