What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Engineering Technician who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries.
The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world class manufacturing facility right here in the Bay Area. Tesla Motors is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.
The success candidate will apply their technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. They will be the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries. This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing for extended periods, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed.
What You'll Do
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment Diagnose equipment failures - root cause and communicate required actions across relevant teamsPerform major equipment repairs, rebuilds and installationsCollaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocolsPerform Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on equipmentOrder parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMSPerform other tasks as instructed by management
What You'll Bring
Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions Experience with Roll to Roll coating, Toll coating, Laminating and slitting with a high level of tolerances on the micron scale is a plusAbility to use a Voltmeter and schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems Experience with laser cutting, laser welding, Resistance welding and ultrasonic welding is a plusAbility to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect toleranceProficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics Proficient with basic hydraulic and vacuum system operationsFollow all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.)Ability to work off-shifts, as needed
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$24.40 - $50.40/hour + 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.
