Equipment Maintenance Technician, Production Control

What to Expect Tesla is seeking Equipment Maintenance Technician who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced 4680 battery cell manufacturing equipment. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will apply 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. What You'll Do Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronic equipment as well as major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and installations Diagnose equipment failures, identify the root cause, and communicate required actions across relevant teams Collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocols Perform Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics / Vacuum Systems, PLC, PLC networks (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Beckoff), Vison/Inspection Equipment (Keyence / XRAY / Surface inspectors) and Fanuc Robots Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMS Perform other tasks as instructed by management What You'll Bring Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in front of others and lead small groups of people through task delegation and mentoring to complete goals as well as demonstrated ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerance Experience with troubleshooting complex mechanical systems (drive gears, hydraulic, pneumatic) and complex electrical systems (servo motors, VFDs, PLC I/O) Follow all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.) 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 Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.