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Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

Join the Optimus Manufacturing Team to develop revolutionary humanoid bi-pedal robots, known as Tesla Bot. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts in various engineering fields to enhance manufacturing test coverage and yield. You will leverage your creativity and technical skills to address complex challenges in the production process. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience in high volume electronics hardware manufacturing testing at PCBA, component and system levels.
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing testing of products such as PCBA, IMU, force sensitive sensors, and high performance computing hardware.
  • Proficient in PFMEA, statistical data analysis, and Gage R&R.
  • Familiarity with testing hardware such as programmable power supply and PLC.
  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills and strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently under high pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Experience with autonomous robotic systems is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end test strategies and improve Tesla bot manufacturing test coverage and yield.
  • Root cause testing failures and develop a comprehensive control plan for risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with design, test software, and firmware engineers to implement test coverage.
  • Work with SQE, SIE, and suppliers to enhance electronics component test coverage and quality control.
  • Analyze manufacturing test data to quantify yields and drive corrective actions.
  • Conduct Design of Experiments studies to optimize pass/fail limits.
  • Collaborate with internal automation teams and external suppliers to develop automated test equipment.
  • Develop and launch scalable testing deployment across multiple geographic locations.

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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