Job description
The Robotaxi Ops team is focused on scaling a fully driverless network by ensuring vehicle safety, readiness, and availability while managing costs. This role involves owning Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and process risk control for various aspects of Robotaxi upkeep. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams to address failure modes at their root cause, aiming for fewer safety and quality escapes and improved vehicle availability. Success in this role contributes to a more efficient and reliable Robotaxi network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of process, manufacturing, quality, or operations engineering experience, preferably in automotive or high-volume operations
- Demonstrated ownership of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and control plans
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional change with design and engineering partners
- Comfort spending regular time on site with operations teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Own Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, control plans, and risk registers for Robotaxi upkeep processes
- Identify failure modes that drive safety escapes, quality defects, vehicle downtime, and upkeep cost per mile
- Partner with design, vehicle engineering, vehicle firmware, Autopilot/FSD, charging, and service teams to address recurrent issues
- Translate risk analysis into practical controls such as release criteria and checklists
- Use structured problem-solving and on-site observation to validate failure modes and verify mitigation effectiveness
- Define and track process capability and control metrics and report actionable insights to leadership
- Support process design reviews for new sites and vehicle configurations to assess risk before scaling
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 Jul 17, 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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