Associate Maintenance Manager, Model Y, Paint

Tesla

Austin, Texas Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
The Associate Maintenance Manager must lead by example and be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address issues that affect build quality, production efficiency, and equipment availability. The successful candidate needs to have demonstrable skills in TPM/PM development and implementation, equipment spare parts management, OEE improvement, and breakdown management/follow up action to prevent repeat occurrences.

Responsibilities:
Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to maximize reliability, availability, and continued operation

Promote cross training, job flexibility and versatility of staff, including development of training schedule

Understand machine capacity, create machine line loads, and implement equipment contingency plans

Direct involvement in creating/executing capital expenditures related to departmental budget and mill goals

Ensure all safety rules are enforced, including an understanding of OSHA safety requirements

Manage a team of 4 Supervisors along with the headcount under their organizations

Responsible for improving KPIs including quality, yield, and productivity

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or Physical Science related field preferred or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities
Adept at industrial safety practices and policies for high-volume, cutting-edge technologies

Skilled at leading, coaching and developing direct reports across a broad range of engineering and technical disciplines
Strong preventive maintenance development experience, familiarity with reliability centered maintenance principles

Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality / quantity

Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, establish and achieve goals

PLC troubleshooting and programming

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

Required Skills
collaboration cross-functional collaboration people leadership KPIs coaching preventive maintenance PLC troubleshooting compensation
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