<p>Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptituderecent graduates, and people from every stage in between.</p> <p>In this role, you will work as a member of Tesla's Optimus Test Team and support the component, sub-system and system level testing of Tesla's Optimus Bot. As a test technician, you will work closely with reliability and test engineers in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment to assemble test fixtures, conduct material, performance, and reliability testing, and collect data.</p> <p>As a successful candidate, you have strong mechanical or electrical hands-on skills and are able to work effectively and independently.</p> <ul> <li>Build, assemble, and refine test fixtures and equipment, both new and existing, ensuring functionality and precision </li><li>Document all aspects of the testing process, including pre-test inspections, checkpoints, teardown, and modify/help develop SOPs </li><li>Communicate effectively, raise technical questions, and challenge existing methods to find the best possible solutions </li><li>Support the organization and improvement of the team's lab space, adapting to the evolving needs of the program </li><li>Fabricate wire harnesses, solder components, create aluminum extrusion fixtures, wire power supplies, and rework machined fixtures as needed </li><li>Use Python to interface with test setups, running and adjust scripts to meet specific testing needs </li><li>Instrument, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, gathering data to validate systems and ensure their proper functionality </li><li>Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment </li><li>2+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials testing </li><li>Proficiency in using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment safely </li><li>Hands-on experience in test setup and execution, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively </li><li>Expertise in data collection and reporting using software such as MS Excel </li><li>Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to gaining and sharing knowledge </li><li>Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems is a plus </li><li>A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus </li><li>A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your work </li><li>A high level of commitment to safety practices and procedures </li></ul>