Teslas Bay Area Prototype Shop is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Maintenance Technician to join the team and contribute to Teslas mission.
The Prototype Team provides engineers and technicians across the organization with complex and critical machined and fabricated components and assemblies to meet the most aggressive program objectives. Through close collaboration with a world-class team of fellow machinists fabricators technicians engineers and leadership we enhance the design of systems and products from concept through production by bringing intangible ideas to the physical world. We contribute to a range of projects from concept and pre-production vehicles energy systems artificial intelligence robotics and other future-facing initiatives.
As Lead Maintenance Technician on our team you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability and optimization of a wide array of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. You will apply your technical skills and knowledge to manage installations maintain and repair our world-class machines to meet critical program development goals. You will be the first responder and problem solver who manages equipment vitality to maximize our impact on Teslas mission.
Efficiently perform repairs and preventative maintenance on all fabrication equipment and CNC machines
Work with vendors directly to identify and source replacement parts and consumables
Manage work with OEM technicians and contractors to supplement internal capacity and capabilities
Observe test and diagnose and fix electrical mechanical and PLC issues
Operate shop equipment including but not limited to mill lathe drill press grinder welding and other metalworking tools and various hand tools to make and repair parts
Develop document and implement routine maintenance processes and systems
Identify present plan and implement equipment and process optimizations
Assist and facilitate installation of new equipment and decommissioning of old equipment
Remain agile to reprioritization based on dynamic needs of the shop
Perform all assignments in a safe manner while adhering to security policies
5 years of professional working experience in a maintenance or service engineer capacity
Strong working knowledge of electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and PLC systems
Experience with common rigging construction machine shop and fabrication equipment
Experience with Fanuc Siemens Heidenhain Haas and other CNC controls a plus
Experience with automation systems installation optimization and trouble shooting
Excellent communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information through verbal email text phone Microsoft Office suite and other digital communication platforms
Self-driven with positive energy attitude and eagerness to learn grow and teach other
Excellent mechanical aptitude attention to detail analytical skills and time management
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
Flexible with the ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
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
401k 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
Expected Compensation
27.52 - 64.20hour cash and stock awards benefits
Pay 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.