Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

OverviewStaff Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus — Tesla. Tesla is looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer to 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 a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with 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.What You'll Do Develop end to end test strategies and drive continuous improvement of Tesla Bot manufacturing test coverage and processes Conduct PFMEA to identify process risks and failure modes. Develop comprehensive quality control plan for risk mitigation Work with design, test software and firmware engineers to implement test coverage to catch build issues from bot subassembly through full bot assembly lines 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 cause 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 for volume production Develop and launch scalable testing deployment in multiple geographic locations What You'll Bring 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 programmable 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 systems is a strong plus BenefitsCompensation and Benefits Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time, 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 CompensationExpected Compensation: $112,000 - $234,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsSeniorities & Employment Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17