Service Technician Semi jobs at Tesla in United States, Sparks

• Support all Facilities electrical testing scopes, LOTO confirmation, scope of work reviews pre/post job, create written procedures for electrical test equipment, follow all Tesla standards and protocols, support general contractor needs throughout electrical testing scopes of work (i.e. assisting contractors in the field)
• Perform maintenance on various types of industrial equipment as needed (typically electrical equipment)
• Utilize equipment drawings and manuals to maintain and trouble shoot equipment
• Identify parts required for maintenance jobs and coordination of requesting various parts for jobs
• Communicate equipment issues with leadership and drive solutions to issues
• Displays positive attitudes and practices good work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical testing, with a strong understanding of electrical theory, practical application, and related hazards
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Experienced in using electrical testing equipment such as Breaker Testing, TTR, Winding Resistance, Frax, and Trax
• Certified as a NETA Certified Technician or have been certified in the past
• Skilled in identifying equipment and understanding associated hazards
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and reading parts lists and technical drawings
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

• Lead, manage and develop a team of technical trainers and instructional designers
  
• Accountable for the facilitation of in-person and virtual service training programs, ensuring they are delivered a high level of quality
  
• Work cross-functionally with the L&D teams across North America to support development and identify effective and efficient training solutions to support the business
  
• Manage fleet, tooling, parts and equipment for classroom and lab use
  
• Manage training facilities and ensure they are well organized, secure, and clean
  
• Coordinate and communicate with Tesla Semi customers regarding training strategy and scheduling of instructor led trainings
  
• Measure, report and provide insights to assist the business in the review of the effectiveness of programs
  

• Ability to travel 25-50% of time
  
• Experience with people management and leading Technical Training Teams
  
• Proven ability in Learning Management Systems, learning design, and experience with building curriculum
  
• Workday may often be spent engaging in repetitious duties like lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, and standing
  
• Maintain and perform top level professional integrity and appearance as a Service Training Program Leader
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
  
• Valid driver’s license required
  

• Lead electrical start up, commissioning and planning activities for new Semi building
• Perform energy audits, provide energy usage calculations, circuit analysis for critical load throughout the plant and circuit protection for voltage sag on critical loads
• Validation, optimization and efficiency analysis for cost savings and reduction of energy throughout the plant
• Operate equipment and program/adjust medium voltage relays and breaker settings
• Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitation, performed bid evaluation and conformed bid evaluations for purchase related to ongoing maintenance (preventive) and improvements activities
• Assist Operations and Maintenance in planning outages by supporting the coordination of downtime activities and needs between stakeholders (Construction, Facility, and Manufacturing team)
• Establishes standards and specifications for installation, modification, quality control, testing, operation, inspection, and maintenance of Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) and high voltage electrical systems according to commissioning standards, NFPA requirements, EPSS engineering principles and safety regulations
• Provide technical and configuration support for the implementation and maintenance of energy systems utilizing tracking techniques and trending software and leading root cause analysis on process or asset failures
• Work across sites to determine commonality and implement best practice to improve in electrical asset effectiveness, availability, and maintainability

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of direct construction experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Medium Voltage equipment including operating/maintaining the equipment, trouble shooting and programming /adjusting medium voltage relays
• Well versed and significant experience in electric utility system safe work practices in accordance with the OSHA, HAZMAT safety protocols and other applicable codes and standards (IEEE C37, C57, etc.); National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1584

• Management of the planning, procurement, execution and close-out of Core and Shell structural and architectural systems, including Building dry in and interior fit outs
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems
• Develop and manage execution plans to ensure cost and schedule expectations are achieved
• Develop and manage funding requests for new projects
• Perform constructability reviews during design development to ensure engineering documents meet project needs
• Work with the Procurement team to create biddable work packages and verify contractor proposals against cost/schedule estimates for purchase
• Interface with engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Project or Construction Manager on $50M+ industrial or commercial construction projects
• Proven experience in the areas of process piping, wet and dry systems, plumbing and other mechanical systems associated with manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards, including ASTM, ASHRAE and ASME
• Proficiency in Construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance and variance analysis
• Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field to ensure project objectives are being met
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join the General Assembly shop at our Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be experienced in the automation controls field, bringing their exposure to Siemens or other PLC platforms, Fanuc robots, and safety systems. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting any lineside troubleshooting, analyzing, and improving current system, and develop and deploy new PLC code to help remove production bottlenecks. International Travel for FAT support is required for the role.

• Travel internationally to work with equipment vendors to validate and launch new production tooling as part of Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs)
• Diagnose and resolve PLC faults to minimize downtime, improve cycle times, and enhance process efficiency
• Seamlessly install, program, and integrate new equipment, including robotics, sensors, and dispense systems, into existing automated lines
• Configure and program IO devices, servo systems, Fanuc robots, and vision systems to meet process and production needs
• Modify PLC Controls sequence logic, robot sequence and vision programs, and other system controls to enhance safety, reliability, reduce faults, and achieve production goals. HMI software updates to optimize equipment operator experience
• Review and update electrical wiring diagrams, layout drawings for VFDs, Servos, PLC and other controls devices
• Support 24/7 Production Operations as needed

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years with automotive manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineering role
• Proficiency in PLC programming of equipment sequences using IEC-61131 complaint programming languages and logic troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and hands-on experience with Fanuc robot programming. Proficiency in HMI/SCADA industrial systems (SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal or Ignition SCADA). Experience with motor drive setup and troubleshooting (SEW EURODrive and Siemens G120, S120 preferred)
• Experience with electrical design using EPlan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical and Schematic troubleshooting. Demonstrated experience with 3-phase 480/208 VAC, single-phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
• Knowledge of PROFINET and Ethernet communication protocols
• Familiarity with configuring and optimizing vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) and programming dispense and fluid fill systems. Fanuc 2D IRVision and Fanuc 3DVision experience is asset
• Strong problem-solving ability to address complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

As a Tesla Maintenance 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 process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance Technicians are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnoses equipment failures, find the s root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team
• Takes initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Leads
  
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
• Uses manufacturing systems effectively (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking)
• Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
• Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example

• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation, or as an Automotive Technician, or technical military experience in lieu of degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC experience highly desired
• Fanuc and or Kuka robot experience a plus
• Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics
• Skilled at troubleshooting automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems
  
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
  
• Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Commission new instrumentation, control systems, and equipment to Tesla operational standards
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, equipment, and control systems, ensuring optimal functionality within the facility
• Collaborate with the Facilities Operations/Maintenance department to perform preventive maintenance, address trouble calls, and handle emergency maintenance as needed
• Troubleshoot, program, and improve control systems, including PLCs, controllers, and final control elements to support automated processes
• Assist in troubleshooting, upgrading, and installing new control systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation
• Measure and monitor levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data
• Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring systems operate correctly and efficiently

• Experience commissioning industrial processes, including but not limited to: Steam, HVAC, chilled water, fire / toxic services
• Preferred Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, electrical prints & schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, C&E matrix, and Control Narratives
• Strong skills in troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components and proficient with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, V18
• Experience with Ignition and HMI/SCADA software
• NFPA 70E Certification
• Ability to work at high elevations (up to 60 ft.) and lift at least 50 lbs. regularly, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and twist and bend the body