Manufacturing Technician, Powertrain, Optimus

As a Manufacturing Technician – Optimus, you will help build the future of robotics on Tesla’s Optimus production lines in Austin, TX. Working hands-on across highly automated assembly lines, you will be the go-to person who keeps processes running, responds rapidly when something goes wrong, and drives the improvements that turn a brand-new production system into a world-class operation. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to help scale one of the world’s most ambitious products from day one. If you think from first principles, thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments, and love solving problems no one has solved before, you’ll fit right in and you’ll help accelerate Tesla’s mission to build a world of amazing abundance.

Responsibilities

Provide daily coverage of Optimus production line processes to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize throughput Lead disposition of non-conforming material produced by the production line and escalate as needed Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve product yield, station uptime, and reduce aging WIP Support Engineering and Manufacturing teams in improving and writing manufacturing instructions and rework procedures Execute trials and analyze data under the direction of process engineers to qualify new processes, calibration procedures and equipment Trial new parts and processes alongside the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives Perform quality audits to proactively identify potential issues, partnering with the quality team Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Production, Engineering, Quality, NPI, and Maintenance to enhance manufacturability, line productivity, and overall operational performance

Requirements

Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment Passion for robotics, automation, and Tesla’s mission – excited to help bring a brand-new product to scale Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience with highly automated equipment, robotics, or precision/high-volume assembly a plus Familiarity with 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies a plus Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines