Maintenance Supervisor, Model Y, Drive Unit

About the role

• Maintenance Supervisor, Model Y, Drive Unit | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 284355 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a team of Maintenance Technicians to ensure the performance, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production uptime. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of Maintenance Technicians focused on equipment reliability and performance
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and robotic equipment issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, procedures and maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades and refurbishments

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong multi-craft skillset in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and automation
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley) and robotic systems
• Familiarity with CMMS for tracking maintenance activities and optimizing equipment reliability
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and drive results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

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)