Equipment Engineering Technician, Service Manufacturing

As a Tesla Equipment Engineering 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 mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance Technicians are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing production tools to optimal working order
• Perform all scheduled preventative maintenance activities and assist in creation and maintenance of associated documentation
• Troubleshoot root cause of tool errors and substandard performance in a cost effective manner. This includes but not limited to: PLC troubleshooting, electro-mechanical systems, components, electronic sensors and switches
• Respond quickly to resolve unanticipated equipment problems
• Work with Production Engineering team to optimize tool performance and related continuous improvement activities
• Support other projects as needed by management as business needs chang

Requirements

• Experience with interpreting schematics, troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems and components, hydraulic and pneumatic components, vacuum systems, vision systems, AC motor controls and PLC troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of sensors, switches, lasers, dispensers, robotics, and conveyance systems
• Experience with fabrication, welding, machining is highly desired, but not required
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Demonstrated safe work practices, able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to command the English language, both written and verbal

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
• Equipment Maintenance Technician - $28.80 - $33.52/hour
• Equipment Maintenance Technician - $34.63 - $38.28/hour
• Equipment Maintenance Technician - $37.38 - $43.44/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.