Jorge Camacho

Engineering Technician — Tesla Optimus (Diagnostics: EtherCAT + CAN)

Summary

Engineering Technician diagnosing hardware/firmware faults on humanoid robots. Experienced tracing issues across EtherCAT networks, CAN nodes, sensors, and harnessing; building diagnostic references and training workflows when documentation is limited.

Experience

Engineering Technician IV — Optimus

Tesla, Inc. | Fremont, CA

May 2025 – Present

  • Diagnose hardware and firmware faults across EtherCAT and CAN networks
  • Mapped electrical specs and working operation before formal documentation existed
  • Modify hardware and sensor harnesses for diagnostics; analyze signals/log data
  • Train technicians on safety, tooling, and repeatable diagnostic workflows

Service Technician S2 → S4

Tesla, Inc. | Multiple Locations

Jun 2020 – May 2025

  • Bumper-to-bumper mechanical/electrical repairs, harness splicing, retrofits
  • CAN-bus diagnostics and fault isolation; mentored and coached new hires
  • Tactical Response Team deployments supporting service centers coast-to-coast

Skills

Diagnostics

EtherCAT, CAN/LIN, oscilloscope, DVOM, harness work, HV safety

Software

Python, SQL, TypeScript, Linux/Bash, SwiftUI

Tools

Tesla Toolbox, Git, Supabase, Firebase, Vercel

Education

  • A.S. Computer Science — Rio Salado College (Expected 2027)
  • Automotive Technology — San Bernardino Valley College (2020)
  • EV & Fuel Cell Technology — Rio Hondo College (2019)