Equipment Technician, Assembly & Debug, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Sep 12, 2026
What to Expect We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equipment Technician to join our data collection team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building and maintaining data collection hardware. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the consistent manufacturing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of data collection equipment. 06:00AM - 04:30PM or 04:00PM - 02:30AM; Monday - Thursday What You'll Do A valid driver's license isrequired Assemble prototype and production-level data collection hardware, ensuring consistent quality Perform all levels of assembly, including building, testing, and inspecting custom wire harnesses with high attention to detail Collaborate with various teams to design, implement, and test new hardware configurations Develop and maintain best practices for manufacturing and deployment, identifying areas for improvement to maximize quality and reduce downtime Troubleshoot and resolve issues with hardware, ensuring that equipment is fully functional and reliable before being deployed - Will utilize company vehicles to support offside needs up to 20% of the time Utilize internal tracking tools to manage hardware-related issues throughout the manufacturing process and implementation What You'll Bring Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, demonstrating a strong technical aptitude and mechanical inclination Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware issues across various platforms and systems Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in cross-functional teams Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues 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