Tesla
Equipment Maintenance Technician, Semi, Drivetrain
Tesla, Sparks, Nevada, United States, 89494
What to Expect As a Tesla Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the operational availability of manufacturing equipment by installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. You'll collaborate with Engineering teams to improve reliability and minimize downtime. You'll be a key problem solver, handling machine breakdowns and maintaining production flow. You'll assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), which will involve international travel for the first few months.
What You'll Do
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) internationally to validate and launch new production tooling
Use manufacturing systems (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking) to collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve reliability
Perform major repairs and rebuilds, including weekend and holiday shifts when necessary
Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtime
What You'll Bring
Experience with Siemens or other PLC platforms; Fanuc and Kuka robot experience is a plus
OSHA 10 certification is a plus and fluency in English is required
Demonstrate experience with 3-phase 480 / 208 VAC, single-phase 208 / 120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
Skill in troubleshooting automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems
Proficiency with hand tools, machining, welding, and reading mechanical / electrical schematics
Specialization in electrical / electronics, mechanical / machining, or automation / PLC / robotics
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 / day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours / 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, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Compensation and 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
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What You'll Do
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) internationally to validate and launch new production tooling
Use manufacturing systems (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking) to collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve reliability
Perform major repairs and rebuilds, including weekend and holiday shifts when necessary
Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtime
What You'll Bring
Experience with Siemens or other PLC platforms; Fanuc and Kuka robot experience is a plus
OSHA 10 certification is a plus and fluency in English is required
Demonstrate experience with 3-phase 480 / 208 VAC, single-phase 208 / 120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
Skill in troubleshooting automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems
Proficiency with hand tools, machining, welding, and reading mechanical / electrical schematics
Specialization in electrical / electronics, mechanical / machining, or automation / PLC / robotics
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 / day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours / 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, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Compensation and 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
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