Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, Production Control Stationary Equipment

Tesla Lead Maintenance TechnicianAs a Tesla Lead Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance is also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. 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. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed.ResponsibilitiesPerform preventative maintenance on industrial production and mechatronics equipment to sustain availability and reduce unplanned downtimeDiagnose faults and complete corrective maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, automation, and robotics systemsTroubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC three-phaseMaintain and support PLC controls and industrial networks to keep automated equipment running reliablyPartner with process and equipment engineering to improve reliability, reduce chronic downtime, and lead breakdown recoveryOrder parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storeroomsComplete other tasks as instructed by management, using hand/power tools, and working at heights with fall protection when requiredRequirementsFive (5) or more years of experience maintaining production manufacturing equipment, or equivalent training/relevant educationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSolid electrical knowledge, including a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards (24 VDC to 480 VAC three-phase)Proficiency with pneumatics, including solenoid valves, actuators, and control operations, with the ability to read schematicsAbility to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutionsAbility to work off-shifts as neededAbility to perform physically demanding work, including standing/walking for extended periods, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs, using hand and power tools, and working at heights with fall protection when requiredCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $44.45 - $60.23/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.