Controls Technician, Service Manufacturing
Tesla Motors, Inc., Lathrop, CA, United States
What to Expect
As a Tesla Controls 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, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber controls and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Controls Technicians are also the first‑responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.
What You'll Do
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment
Perform Corrective Maintenance/actions (repairs/programming) on PLCs and networks
Maintain program backup and proactively monitor any recent changes in programming based on KPI related improvement needs
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
Log for all work as performed
Willingness to learn new things
Perform other tasks as instructed by management
What You'll Bring
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerances
Solid electrical knowledge (has a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards)
Advanced skills with voltmeter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems
Proficient with pneumatics‑solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
Fundamental understanding of network/control architecture
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Compensation and 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
Backup 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
$28.80 – $43.44/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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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As a Tesla Controls 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, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber controls and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Controls Technicians are also the first‑responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.
What You'll Do
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment
Perform Corrective Maintenance/actions (repairs/programming) on PLCs and networks
Maintain program backup and proactively monitor any recent changes in programming based on KPI related improvement needs
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
Log for all work as performed
Willingness to learn new things
Perform other tasks as instructed by management
What You'll Bring
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerances
Solid electrical knowledge (has a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards)
Advanced skills with voltmeter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems
Proficient with pneumatics‑solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
Fundamental understanding of network/control architecture
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Compensation and 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
Backup 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
$28.80 – $43.44/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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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