Equipment Technician Supervisor, Optimus

Supervisor for Data Collection Equipment TeamWe are seeking an experienced and people-oriented Supervisor to lead our data collection equipment team. The ideal candidate is a proven technical leader who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment- accountable for team performance, team development, and operational excellence. You will own day-to-day operations for the team, set clear priorities, develop talent, and partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality prototype and production hardware. While you remain close to the work, this is a supervisory role with direct responsibility for people, processes, and results.ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise a team of equipment technicians assembling prototype and production-level data collection hardware- setting quality standards and holding the team accountable to themOwn shift planning and daily prioritization: assign work, balance workload, remove blockers, and ensure the team meets output, quality, and schedule commitmentsServe as the primary point of contact on shift for escalations, safety concerns, and stakeholder communications- resolving issues independently and escalating only when appropriateHire, onboard, coach, and develop team members; conduct performance feedback, address performance gaps, and build a pipeline of qualified talentFacilitate training on assembly procedures, wire harness builds, and activities that are prototype in nature- ensuring consistent execution and continuously raising skill level across the groupDrive manufacturing best practices and standard work: own updates to procedures, reduce errors and downtime, and lead continuous improvement on the floorManage hardware issues end-to-end using internal tracking tools and uphold safety, 5S, and quality standards on the shiftRequirementsProven experience supervising or leading teams in prototype and manufacturing environments- with direct accountability for people and results- 2+ years leadership experience preferredStrong technical foundation in hardware assembly and of interactions between hardware and software, with the credibility to train others and set standardsDemonstrated people-leadership skills: coaching, delegation, performance management, and building an inclusive, high-trust team cultureExcellent communication skills- able to set direction for the team, escalate clearly to leadership, and represent the shift with cross-functional partnersHighly organized and dependable- able to manage competing priorities, plan capacity, and keep the team on track under pressureDetail-oriented and proactive- you catch issues early, drive root-cause thinking, and close the loop on corrective actionsComfort operating with ownership: you make decisions within your scope, propose solutions, and take responsibility for shift outcomesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program