Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, Battery Cell Assembly

Tesla is seeking Lead Equipment Maintenance Techs who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced 4680 battery cell manufacturing equipment in the Assembly Process.

The Lead Equipment Maintenance tech will apply their technical skills to install, maintain and repair high speed high volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. They will be the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries. Lead's will provide technical leadership amongst other techs on shift and provide support to the shift supervisors.

• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronic equipment
• Diagnose equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions across relevant teams. Perform major equipment repairs, rebuilds and installations
• 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
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
• Demonstrate ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions
• Experience using a volt / multi-meter and interpret schematic diagrams to troubleshoot electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerance. High speed precision conveyances knowledge utilizing magnetics, belts, rotary dials and Pneumatics Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
• Proficient with basic hydraulic and vacuum system operations
• Follow all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.). 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 pounds
• Must have command of the English language, written and verbal

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