Tesla Optimus ramps hiring and production push
Tesla Optimus posted an ambitious production and recruiting push—showcasing a new demo and explicitly calling for AI, engineering, and manufacturing talent to scale humanoid output. The public recruitment drive underscores Tesla’s bet that hardware scaling and engineering headcount will accelerate real‑world humanoid adoption. (x.com)
Tesla has posted roughly 110 Optimus‑related job openings spanning hardware, controls, manufacturing, and software roles in its recent recruitment push. (robohorizon.com) Elon Musk told investors that Tesla could begin producing Optimus 3 as early as summer 2026 and aims to scale output to thousands of units before the end of the year. (msn.com) Company messaging and reporting cite an ultimate target of a production‑intent line capable of about 1 million robots per year as part of Tesla’s long‑term manufacturing plan. (humanoidsdaily.com) A new social post from the official Optimus account shows a lab demo of a bot jogging with multiple units visible in the background and the caption “Just set a new PR in the lab,” highlighting improved gait performance. (driveteslacanada.ca) The current ramp effort follows earlier program turbulence, including a mid‑2025 report of a senior program executive leaving and a temporary stop to production while Tesla implemented a hardware redesign that delayed prior 5,000‑unit targets. (electrek.co) Active job listings and public statements emphasize manufacturing, assembly, controls engineering, and AI/FSD integration work as Tesla pursues deep vertical integration to solve a sparse supply chain for humanoid components. (robohorizon.com)
