Equipment Maintenance Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering

Tesla is seeking highly motivated Equipment Maintenance Technicians who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our pilot cathode powder manufacturing equipment.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician will apply technical skills to install, maintain and repair high volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. They will be the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries.

• Perform equipment repairs, rebuilds and installations as well as preventative maintenance (PM) on all industrial production equipment

• Diagnose equipment failures and their root cause. Communicate required corrective actions across relevant teams

• Collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocols

• Perform corrective maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment: Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics / Vacuum Systems, PLC and networks (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Beckhoff), Vison/Inspection Equipment (Keyence / XRAY / Surface inspectors)

• Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms

• Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMS

• Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on industrial production manufacturing equipment, or equivalent experience

• Demonstrate ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and implement viable long-term solutions

• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

• High speed equipment knowledge utilizing magnetics, conveyor systems, rotary dials/turrets and pneumatics

• This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the day
• Must be capable of bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lying on the ground intermittently
• Must be willing to wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or in a suspended position
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to utilize hand tools and power tools as needed
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator/PAPR and safety harness

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$32.00 - $60.70/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.