Tooling Engineer, Optimus Program

About the role

• Tooling Engineer, Optimus Program | Tesla (Vehicle Service)
• Location: FREMONT, California | Req ID: 281012 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Optimus is Tesla’s humanoid Robot, and it is a new product line for Service Tooling. We already do this for vehicles and Semi: invent the physical tools Service uses once the product has left the factory. For Optimus almost none of that equipment exists yet, and the robot is still changing. You design it, get it built, and prove it out with the people who will be using these tools and equipment to repair bots.

What You'll Do

• Conceptualize, design, and develop tooling and equipment for servicing Optimus — repair, handling, testing, and field support. Mechanical design is the core of the role
• Lead the hands-on fabrication, assembly, and validation of prototype and production-ready tooling and fixtures
• Work with suppliers from requirements and development, through sample creation, technician validation, and production hardware
• Collaborate with Optimus design engineers, service operations, and robot technicians to understand requirements, identify challenges, and rapidly iterate solutions
• Develop documentation, including 3D CAD models, drawings, build procedures, and user guides.
• Troubleshoot, refine, and close tooling based on field use. Document what changed. Incorporate the best ideas from the team

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience (3+ years) designing and building custom tooling, fixtures, or equipment
• Significant hands-on experience building prototypes, validating them with the people who use them, and turning that feedback into the next revision
• Proficiency in 3D CAD for mechanical design (CATIA preferred; SolidWorks or similar acceptable)
• Experience taking vendor-built hardware from quote and sample through validation and production
• A strong first-principles approach to problem-solving, with a bias for action and practical implementation
• Excellent ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

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$109,600 - $164,400/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.