Maintenance Tech

Maintenance TechnicianAs a 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 electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation. This is a 24-hour facility so being on call is expected or working shift. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance is also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.ResponsibilitiesSupport day to day process automation activities at the plant such as making program changes to improve asset capability, assist in troubleshooting control system problems, adding simple capabilities, etc.Use troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause of problem in process control code, operator interface or hardware and effectively resolve these problems with stakeholders' inputDrive the reduction of nuisance alarms, active alarms, and I/O-in-manualCoordinate with Process Control expertise group to perform needed updates to the process control hardware and softwareUse working knowledge of process control hardware to perform troubleshooting and implement solutionsUtilize skills in SCADA & HMI systems, such as Ignition, WinCC, and PanelViewUtilize skills in PLC Languages, such as Omron, Allen Bradley & SiemensRequirementsMinimum of five years of Controls Technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate/degree, or equivalent experienceAdvanced computer skills, able to use job-specific PC applications and coach other usersElectrical knowledge and advanced skills with a voltmeter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systemsProficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematicsExperience building process & instrumentation diagrams, developing process control narratives, and building I/O lists for greenfield or brownfield capital projects, and working closely with process engineers to design and implement control systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex chemical process systemsAbility to work off-hours, as neededMust have command of the English language, both written and verbalEssential Physical Requirements:Must be comfortable working in tight spacesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the dayMust be capable of bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lying on the ground intermittentlyMust be willing to wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or in a suspended positionMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to utilize hand tools and power tools as neededWear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator/PAPR and safety harnessCompensation & 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 program