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Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc.
40.01 - 60.10 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Feb 26, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking Lead Equipment Maintenance Technicians who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational capacity of our Giga Factory New York operations. The Lead Equipment Maintenance technician will apply their technical skills to install, maintain, prioritize and repair high speed high volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics.

What You'll Do
  • 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

What You'll Bring
  • 3+ 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 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

Compensation and 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
    • Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician III - $40.01 - $48.90/hour
    • Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician IV - $44.35 - $54.21/hour
    • Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician V - $49.17 - $60.10/hour
    + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

    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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