Teslais looking for a Service Technical Writer (SDW) to specialize in itsHumanoid Robot Optimus Developing a user manual. The move hints at significant progress in Tesla's humanoid robotics program and could lead to mass production sooner than the expected schedule.
The job description reads, "We are looking for a senior service technical writer with a passion for robotics and a solid background in technical communication to join the team. The primary responsibility of this position is to create comprehensive and easy-to-understand documentation for humanoid robotics systems, including service manuals, troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, and training materials. The ideal candidate will need to have excellent writing skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and understandable documentation that meets the needs of customers and service technicians."
This Technical Writer will work with all teams involved in the development of humanoid robots, including engineering and product management teams, as well as collaborate with customer support and service teams.
The job posting for a humanoid robot technical writer hints that the Tesla humanoid robot is closer than ever to an official launch. Last week, Tesla posted another job posting that signaled the humanoid robot will be tested on-site at Tesla's various Superfactories. According to the job description for the technical program manager, Tesla is looking for someone "who can drive the deployment of the humanoid robot pilot program."
During his Q4 2023 earnings call, Elon Musk estimated that he would begin delivering a handful of Tesla humanoid robots to customers around 2025. Tesla's recent Optimus-related job postings hint that the company is on track toward Musk's desired goal.
Elon Musk said on the earnings call, "In fact, Tesla is probably now one of the largest robotics manufacturers in the world, except that our product is a four-wheeled robot (meaning a Tesla car.) Optimus, on the other hand, is a humanoid robot with arms and legs, and it's one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world today. I think it's very likely that we will deliver a certain number of Optimus robots next year, but as I said, it's a completely new product."