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Diagnostic Technician, Robotics Tesla Motors, Inc. 24.40 - 50.40 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Nov 07, 2026

What to Expect In this role, you will support Optimus humanoid robot diagnostics through hands-on troubleshooting, structured testing/validationand clear documentation. You will work closely with engineering and technicalpeers to isolate failures, capture data, and improve diagnostic clarity and repeatability across the program. Successful candidates willhave strong electrical diagnosticexpertise,disciplined documentation habits, and a collaborative working style with excellent communication skills.

Shift:

6:00AM - 6:00PM Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Week 2:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift:

6:00PM - 6:00AM Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday What You'll Do

Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolvechallenging electrical and electromechanical failures

Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library

Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes,participatein root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures and diagnostic gaps

Track diagnostic data, document lessonslearned, andcontribute to reports on diagnostic effectiveness and recurring issues

Maintain diagnostic tools and equipment inventory

Adhere to lab safety protocols and helpmaintaina safe, organized work environment

Communicate technical status, findings, and blockers clearly to the broader team What You'll Bring

3+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or a similar industry. Strong electrical diagnostic expertise, including reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts

Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators

Understanding of power systems, motor controls, sensor technologies, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to engineering and technician peers

Strong technical writing and documentation abilities (experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and documentation tools preferred)

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment and communicate status and blockers proactively. A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus. A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for diagnostic quality, data integrity, and documentation

Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems preferred. Experience with Python and Linux (for example, scripting, shell/command-line usage, or diagnostic automation) preferred

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

Earned Wage Access:

Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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. Notify me of jobs like this