Tesla
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Field Trainer, Optimus Service Engineering

Pay
$68,000 – $144,000 per year
Location
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • robotics operation
  • field service
  • technical training

About the role

Field Trainer, Optimus Service Engineering | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 272604 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Field Trainer, Optimus is committed to advancing Tesla's mission through elevating Technical Skill development and providing hands-on, on-site coaching.

As a Field Trainer you will possess an exceptional aptitude for assessing technical competencies, crafting and delivering targeted performance support and coaching solutions, and cultivating robust working relationships within the field. Our ideal candidates are characterized by their proactiveness, organization skills, adaptability, results-driven mindset, and passion for and expert understanding of Tesla products.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs and work to enhance core capabilities and ensure continuous process improvements
  • Provide on-site coaching and guidance to support the development of critical service skills as aligned with organizational objectives
  • Develop individualized learning plans to meet readiness targets or associated business metrics and review and provide feedback on training curricula developed by the Service Learning & Development team
  • Ensure that Training programs and processes are accurately and effectively communicated
  • Provide ongoing training and development support in the field to ensure a problem-solving mindset is applied and effectively utilized
  • Provide robotics specific training and exhibit expert knowledge of the methods, techniques, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of Tesla products
  • Co-coordinate schedule with leaders and training partners supporting service teams in the field

What You'll Bring

  • S3 technician or higher
  • Strong expertise in system repair and training, including the capacity to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
  • Ability to collaborate with and serve as a partner/consultant to regional leadership and staff
  • Highly skilled with common workplace and database software
  • Valid driver's license required

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$68,000 - $144,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.

Read the original posting

From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

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The Field Trainer, Optimus Service Engineering posting at Tesla states compensation of $68,000 – $144,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Tesla's official career site.

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