Maintenance Planner, Energy

Tesla

Buffalo, New York Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Planner with relevant industry experience to support Tesla’s Gigafactory New York infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for planning and scheduling daily maintenance and projects in various stages, as well as tracking and reporting progress during execution. The Maintenance Planner determines the proper scope of a job to solve the problem's root cause and how to complete the job. Job scope will include identifying the labor requirements, materials, special tools, equipment, and sequence of job steps required to safely, efficiently, and effectively accomplish a given task.

Responsibilities:
Initial screening and resource assignment for open dispatches

Schedule Preventative Maintenance activities and ensure completion

Schedule task/work for infrastructure self-improvement team

Identify equipment failure trends, support root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation

Develop safety and standard repair procedures, ensuring constant compliance

Organize maintenance documentation, drawings, and recordkeeping as well as effectively use work order and issue management systems

Manage planned downtime activities, estimate labor and resources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime

Requirements:
Technical proficiency in CMMS, facilities software, and reading mechanical drawings/electrical schematics

Mechanical experience in manufacturing/industrial equipment, including leadership and organizational skills

Proven safety compliance, including safety inspections and use of various tools

Ability to manage workload in a positive, team-oriented environment

Preferred skills include an AS/BS Degree, advanced machining/fabrication, high voltage system experience, and PLC knowledge

Compensation & 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

Expected Compensation
Associate Maintenance Planner - $72,000 - $108,000/annual salary
Maintenance Planner - $86,400 - $129,600/annual salary

  • cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.
Required Skills
preventive maintenance compliance collaboration cross-functional collaboration technical drawings manufacturing leadership PLC compensation
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