Robotics Engineering Technician, Harnessing & PCB Rework, Optimus Tesla Motors, Inc. 24.40 - 56.40 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Aug 28, 2026
What to Expect
The Electrical Distribution Team designs, prototypes, and troubleshoots harnesses for Optimus, while also supporting test and manufacturing equipment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the team focuses on rapid and efficient problem-solving for past, current, and future builds. In this role, you will assemble harnesses and collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop test fixtures, as well as write and execute troubleshooting, testing, and manufacturing procedures. What You'll Do
Perform hand soldering and PCBA component rework
Conduct failure analysis on harnesses and simple PCBAs, documenting findings and communicating results to engineering
Generate documentation for simple harness building and rework instructions, and train technicians
Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework harnesses
Validate and test wire harnesses, connectors, and simple PCBAs
Manage inventory effectively
Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines What You'll Bring
High level of flexibility and eagerness to learn new processes and techniques
Experience in debugging and reworking harnesses
Ability to interpret harness drawings and perform quality and continuity checks
Capability to break down reworks into step-by-step instructions and communicate them clearly
Knowledge of CAN communications
Experience with crimping, splicing, and soldering wires from 30AWG to 10AWG is a plus
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
Expected Compensation
$24.40 - $56.40/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.