Equipment Maintenance Technician, R&D SMT Operations

Description:
The Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the PCBA manufacturing team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and uptime of high-precision SMT and Thru-hole assembly equipment. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing both proactive preventive maintenance and reactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime. This role requires a hands-on technical problem solver dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and production quality.

Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs on PCBA production equipment, including SMT pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, wave/selective solder machines, and AOI/SPI inspection systems
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures on automated assembly lines to ensure immediate return to service
Install, calibrate, and set up production machinery to strict manufacturer specifications and process requirements
Investigate equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Monitor and maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables to prevent service interruptions
Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in the maintenance logs and designated software platforms
Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to develop best practices for equipment care and assist in the installation of new technology

Requirements:
Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems within an electronics manufacturing (PCBA) environment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 standards; prior certification is a plus
Ability to operate in a Windows-based environment and utilize maintenance software platforms
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance, including bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting heavy objects

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
$28.80 - $50.40/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.