Equipment Technician, Cybertruck, Battery

About the role

• Equipment Technician, Cybertruck, Battery | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 272313 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As a Tesla Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the optimal operation of manufacturing equipment through advanced troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, mechanical systems, robotics, and conveyors. Your role involves maintaining system efficiency, minimizing downtime, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including advanced mechatronics and automation systems
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC, 3-phase, ensuring precise fault detection and resolution
• Perform in-depth corrective maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical systems, including diagnostics, component replacement, and system calibration
• Diagnose and resolve issues in PLC-controlled systems and robotics, utilizing schematics and programming knowledge for effective repairs
• Operate and maintain all cells on the production line, addressing issues in conveyor systems and optimizing performance
• Input and manage preventative maintenance (PM) schedule planning to ensure timely and efficient maintenance activities
• Accurately log all maintenance activities, generate detailed reports, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance for manufacturing equipment, with a strong background in electrical systems, PLCs, and hydraulics
• Advanced skills in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and PLCs, with a thorough understanding of circuit schematics and fault analysis
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system diagnostics, including the use of advanced diagnostic tools and techniques
• Expertise in mechanical systems and conveyor maintenance, with the ability to address complex mechanical failures and optimize system efficiency
• Skilled in interpreting and utilizing technical drawings and schematics for maintenance and repair tasks
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on implementing effective, long-term solutions for equipment reliability  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 to install parts
• 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, 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

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)