Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

Tesla

Sparks, Nevada Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is seeking Lead Equipment Maintenance Techs who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational capacity of our advanced LFP battery cell manufacturing equipment.
The Lead Equipment Maintenance tech will apply their technical skills to install, maintain, prioritize 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, resources and recoveries. Leads will provide technical leadership and priorities amongst other techs on shift and provide support to the shift supervisors.

Responsibilities:
Perform and direct Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronic equipment

Lead equipment failure diagnosis - root cause and communicate required actions across relevant teams

Perform and direct major equipment repairs, rebuilds and installations

Collaborate with Maintenance Leadership, Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocols

Requirements:
Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education

Demonstrate ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions

Ability to lead a team of 6-12 technicians and coordinate resources across multiple projects

Proficient in Flux, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience using a volt / multi-meter and interpret schematic diagrams to troubleshoot electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerance
High speed precision conveyances knowledge utilizing magnetics, belts, rotary dials and Pneumatics

Required Skills
equipment maintenance manufacturing leadership preventive maintenance collaboration Excel PowerPoint technical drawings troubleshooting
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