Maintenance Manager, Powertrain, Battery Pack

What To Expect
The battery pack is the heart of every Cybercab and Cybertruck. Keeping our highly automated production lines running at takt is mission critical to Tesla's vehicle output. As Maintenance Manager, you'll own the uptime of the equipment that builds the most advanced battery packs.

You bring a proven track record in problem-solving and talent development, with a relentless focus on equipment uptime. You will lead a team of associate managers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily maintenance activities across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operation and uptime of automated manufacturing equipment

Drive OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and LIFE event response time for the battery pack production lines

Lead, mentor, and develop associate managers, supervisors, and technicians to enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities

Implement and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability

Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, employing root-cause analysis to resolve recurring problems

Manage maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and overtime to ensure cost-effective operations

Own weekly maintenance review-out: uptime trends, top limiters, action plans, and budget status

Partner closely with process, equipment and manufacturing engineering, and production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and meet department goals

Support new line commissioning, ramp, and rate-step changes for new product introductions in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a zero-incident workplace culture

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7 years of maintenance experience in industrial settings, with 3 years in a leadership role overseeing teams

Proven expertise in maintaining highly automated systems. Equipment includes Siemens/Beckhoff PLCs, Fanuc/Kuka robots, automated dispensing, laser welders, Atlas Copco fastening, electrical testing, among other technologies

Strong proficiency with CMMS software and data-driven decision-making

Champion talent development, improve team performance, and foster collaborative environments

Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing downtime through innovative solutions

Experience deploying TPM pillars: autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement

Benefits
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

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

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