Equipment Maintenance Technician, Cell Manufacturing
Tesla
Fremont, California Posted October 28, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
Tesla is seeking highly motivated Equipment Maintenance Technicians who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced 4680 battery cell manufacturing equipment.
The Equipment Maintenance Technician will apply his/her technical skills to install, maintain and repair high speed, high volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. They will be the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries.
Shift: 05:30 AM - 05:30 PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday
Responsibilities:
Perform equipment repairs, rebuilds and installations as well as preventative maintenance (PM) on all industrial production equipment
Diagnose equipment failures and their root cause. Communicate required corrective actions across relevant teams
Collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocols
Perform corrective maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment: Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics / Vacuum Systems, PLC and networks (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Beckhoff), Vison/Inspection Equipment (Keyence / XRAY / Surface inspectors), Fanuc Robots
Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMS
Requirements:
Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on industrial production manufacturing equipment, or equivalent experience
Demonstrate ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and implement viable long-term solutions
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
High speed equipment knowledge utilizing magnetics, conveyor systems, rotary dials/turrets and pneumatics
Experience with Roll-to-Roll coating, Toll coating, Laminating and slitting with a high level of tolerances on the micron scale is a plus, but not required
This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
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
$32.00 - $48.27/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.
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