Engineering Technician, Optimus

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across Optimus robot subsystems using systematic workflows and best practices. Resolve challenging electrical and electromechanical failures
• Follow established diagnostic approaches; contribute updates to work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and the diagnostic documentation library
• Partner with engineering teams to understand design changes, participate in root cause analysis, and provide feedback on common failures and diagnostic gaps
• Track diagnostic data, document lessons learned, and contribute to reports on diagnostic effectiveness and recurring issues
• Maintain diagnostic tools and equipment inventory
• Adhere to lab safety protocols and help maintain a safe, organized work environment
• Communicate technical status, findings, and blockers clearly to the broader team

Job requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or a similar industry. Strong electrical diagnostic expertise, including reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
• Understanding of power systems, motor controls, sensor technologies, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to engineering and technician peers
• Strong technical writing and documentation abilities (experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and documentation tools preferred)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment and communicate status and blockers proactively. A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus. A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for diagnostic quality, data integrity, and documentation
• Experience with robotic systems, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems preferred. Experience with Python and Linux (for example, scripting, shell/command-line usage, or diagnostic automation) preferred