Job Description
Equipment Maintenance Technician, Data Center Manufacturing, Powdercoat Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire May 06, 2026
What to Expect
As a Tesla Maintenance 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,maintainand 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 oreliminatedowntime. Tesla's Maintenance Technicians are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. What You'll Do
Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, andProduction requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
Diagnose equipment failures, findthe root cause and communicate actions taken to the rest of the team
Take initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Leads
Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidaysrequired)
Uses manufacturing systems effectively (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking)
Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance teamoperates safely at all times, always leading by example What You'll Bring
3+ years of experiencemaintaining industrial equipment and automation, or as an Automotive Technician, or technical military experience in lieu of degree, or equivalent experience
StrongSiemensPLC experience highly desired
Fanucrobotexperience a plus
Areas offamiliarity may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics, Atlas Copco, laser welding & dispense systems
Skilled at troubleshooting automation, conveyance, electromechanical, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, along with maintaining Cincinannti Test Systems, Chroma & Yioki testers is a plus
Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal 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 35 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 andmaintain 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 limitedto: 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