Tesla · 16 hours ago
Staff Triage & Diagnostics Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $276K/yrTesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on diagnosing and solving issues related to Optimus robots and the equipment building them. The role involves rapid diagnosis of manufacturing issues, supporting the launch of new automation equipment, and collaborating with various engineering teams to improve product quality.
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Responsibilities
Rapidly diagnose and solve manufacturing issues related to Optimus bots and the equipment used to build them (mechanical, electrical /electronics, and firmware) to meet manufacturing takt time requirement
For product issues, review clips and CAN data using CANAPE/PCAN Explorer, run firmware routines, and debug electronics via scoping and probing
For equipment issues, review schematic and drawings, perform electrical measurement, develop and execute effective fixes
Document issues, track trends, and report metrics to inform design improvements
Support launch and commissioning of new manufacturing automation equipment
Initiate repair requests with technicians to follow through the fix
Validate repairs by running software routines and build up the product service manual by documenting diagnosis and repair procedures
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of hardware systems
Utilize debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and firmware engineering to implement improvements
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics, or equivalent industry experience
Proven proficiency in product and equipment issue diagnosis and fix
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical systems
Familiarity with debugging tools such as multimeters, soldering tools, and oscilloscopes
Experience in electrical control panel schematic and layout
Experience with AI robotic systems, manufacturing automation control and testing equipment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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