Data Collection Operator, Optimus

Tesla Tesla · Auto · SAN DIEGO, CA · Tesla AI

This role involves collecting data for the Optimus robot by performing physical tasks while wearing motion capture equipment, debugging recording devices, and reporting on equipment performance and data collected. It requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic technical troubleshooting skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform data collection tasks such as manipulation of objects, walk pre-determined routes, follow testing guidelines and test protocols at Tesla facilities and in public environments
  2. Wear motion capture equipment while performing designated movements and actions based on project requirements
  3. Start/stop recording devices and perform minor equipment and software debugging
  4. Provide feedback on the performance of the equipment
  5. Analyze and report on data collected during shift

Skills

Required

  • Data collection
  • Robotics
  • Motion capture equipment operation
  • Equipment debugging
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Following precise instructions
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical stamina (walking 7+ hours, carrying 30 lbs)
  • Hand/eye coordination
  • Kinesthetic awareness
  • Basic software proficiency for data upload and reporting
  • Flexibility for weekends and overtime
  • Ability to travel

Nice to have

  • Process improvements
  • Learning new technologies quickly

What the JD emphasized

  • data driven decisions
  • enthusiasm for the field of robotics
  • strong desire to contribute to the development of Optimus
  • process improvements
  • Must be able to walk 7+ hours a day while carrying up to 30 lbs. of various types of equipment
  • Height between 5'7" and 6' as role requires the use of motion capture equipment
  • Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation, body coordination, and kinesthetic awareness and ability to walk up/downstairs
  • High attention to detail
  • ability to follow precise instructions
  • basic proficiency with software for data upload and reporting
  • Ability to perform technical troubleshooting on equipment
  • willingness to learn new technologies quickly
  • Flexibility for weekends and overtime
  • demonstrate operational success with minimal supervision
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • daily regional driving

Other signals

  • data collection
  • robotics development
  • testing guidelines
  • motion capture equipment