Equipment Maintenance Technician, R&D SMT Operations

About the role

Equipment Maintenance Technician, R&D SMT Operations | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 261220 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the PCBA manufacturing team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and uptime of high-precision SMT and Thru-hole assembly equipment. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing both proactive preventive maintenance and reactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime. This role requires a hands-on technical problem solver dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and production quality.

What You'll Do

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs on PCBA production equipment, including SMT pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, wave/selective solder machines, and AOI/SPI inspection systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures on automated assembly lines to ensure immediate return to service
• Install, calibrate, and set up production machinery to strict manufacturer specifications and process requirements
• Investigate equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables to prevent service interruptions
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in the maintenance logs and designated software platforms
• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to develop best practices for equipment care and assist in the installation of new technology

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems within an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 standards; prior certification is a plus
• Ability to operate in a Windows-based environment and utilize maintenance software platforms
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance, including bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting heavy objects

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)
• 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 (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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$28.80 - $50.40/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.