Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Equipment Maintenance Technician - R&D SMT Operations

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

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.
Ability to operate in a Windows-based environment and use maintenance software platforms.
Ability to perform equipment-maintenance tasks involving bending, reaching, and occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance 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 electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software failures on automated assembly lines to restore service promptly.
Install, calibrate, and set up production machinery according to manufacturer specifications and process requirements.
Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor and maintain inventory of critical spare parts and consumables to prevent service interruptions.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in maintenance logs and designated software platforms.
Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to develop equipment-care practices and assist with installation of new technology.

Desired Qualifications

Prior certification in IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 standards is a plus.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	261220
Type	Full-time

Job 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.

Job 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

Job 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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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