Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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

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
$112,000 - $264,000/annual salary + 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.

Required Skills
manufacturing collaboration testing quality assurance electrical engineering mechanical engineering Linear data analysis PLC time management communication
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