Tesla is seeking Lead Equipment Maintenance Technicians who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced 4680 battery cell manufacturing equipment. The Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician 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. Leads will provide technical leadership amongst other technicians 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
Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMS
Perform other tasks as instructed by management
Experience working on high speed continuous rotational equipment
Experience with electrolyte filling equipment and proper handling of electrolyte
Laser welding and helium leak detection equipment
Experience with servo driven systems
Basic PLC knowledge
Must have command of the English language both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively lift push and carry up to 35 lbs. including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively bend lift and reach
Stoop lay bend reach squat kneel crouch twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight touch or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to PAPR safety glasses safety shoes bump caps and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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
401k 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