Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, Power Electronics, Powertrain

Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, Power Electronics, Powertrain Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) May 19, 2026
What to Expect
This candidate must possess a strong understanding of industrial manufacturing systems, processes and demonstrate capability to guide the technician workforce with confidence. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician Lead, you will apply your troubleshooting and technical skills to maintain mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems, factory automation, conveyance and robotics. The Equipment Maintenance Lead will spearhead the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries regularly. They will also serve as liaison between the core Equipment Maintenance team and Equipment Maintenance leadership and play a key role in pushing team to deliver workmanship at the highest level. The Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician will also embody ownership and mentorship and be the face of Equipment Maintenance technician excellence. What You'll Do
Lead of hourly equipment maintenance technicians - this is a hands-on working role
Assist Supervisor with workforce management: day to day line support; in-house equipment maintenance repair work, creation, and completion of work orders
Broadcast a Root Cause Analysis mindset to drive the team towards continuous and reliable improvements
Assist in standard development and creation of work procedures and methods
Use Flux system to monitor dispatch etiquette and technician compliance
Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
Follow all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the equipment maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example What You'll Bring
Minimum level 3 Equipment Maintenance Technician
Needs to have demonstrated capabilities of leadership
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot complex automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems
Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics 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/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 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/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 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: 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