What does the Data Collection Operator, Optimus job at Tesla pay?
Where Tesla states pay in today's postings: Data Collection Operator, Optimus: $23.99 to $34.50 an hour; Data Collection Operations Lead, Optimus: $23.99–$45.88/hr in 2 of the 3 postings that state pay (all stated: $23.99 to $48.30 an hour); Data Collection Supervisor, Optimus: $92,000–$138,000 a year, by place. 9 of the 29 open postings state a figure, mostly in states whose laws require a pay range in job ads; the rest state none.
Do Tesla data collection operators wear a motion-capture suit?
Yes. The posting says the Data Collection Operator, Optimus wears motion-capture equipment while performing set movements and actions, handles objects and walks predetermined routes at Tesla sites and in public, and uploads the recordings with a daily report.
What are the shifts?
Data Collection Operator, Optimus: 12-hour shifts on a two-week rotation: days from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or nights from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, three days one week and four the next.
What does Tesla ask for in the Data Collection Operator, Optimus job?
Walking 7 or more hours a day while carrying up to 30 lbs of equipment; Hand-eye coordination, fine manipulation and the ability to walk up and down stairs; Weekends and overtime, travel up to 25% of the time and daily regional driving; Basic software skills for uploading data and writing reports, and simple equipment troubleshooting; In 4 of the 13 postings open on Oct 26, a height between 5'7" and 6' (or 6'3"), because the work uses motion-capture equipment; the other 9 state no height.
Where are the jobs?
Open today in 14 US locations: Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Doral, FL; Draper, UT; Fremont, CA; Henderson, NV; Houston, TX; Marina Del Rey, CA; Orlando, FL; Palo Alto, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL; Tempe, AZ. Each job on this page lists its own places.
Is there a height requirement?
In some postings. Data Collection Operator, Optimus: In 4 of the 13 postings open on Oct 26, a height between 5'7" and 6' (or 6'3"), because the work uses motion-capture equipment; the other 9 state no height. Data Collection Operations Lead, Optimus: In 1 of the 11 postings open on Oct 26, a height between 5'7" and 6'. Check the posting you apply to.
How do I apply?
On Tesla's own careers site: each job here links to its posting there, and its page here has the full description. No real employer charges you to apply or to be trained.
