Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Maintenance Manager - Powertrain, Battery Pack

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of maintenance experience in industrial settings, including 3 or more years in a leadership role overseeing teams.
Expertise maintaining highly automated systems, including Siemens or Beckhoff programmable logic controllers, Fanuc or Kuka robots, automated dispensing, laser welders, Atlas Copco fastening, and electrical testing technologies.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to develop talent, improve team performance, and foster collaborative environments.
Problem-solving ability demonstrated by reducing downtime through innovative solutions.
Experience deploying total productive maintenance (TPM) pillars, including autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and focused improvement.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily maintenance activities across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operation and uptime of automated manufacturing equipment.
Drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), preventive maintenance compliance, and LIFE event response time for battery pack production lines.
Lead, mentor, and develop associate managers, supervisors, and technicians to enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities.
Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, using root-cause analysis to resolve recurring problems.
Manage the maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and overtime to ensure cost-effective operations.
Own the weekly maintenance review-out, covering uptime trends, top limiters, action plans, and budget status.
Partner 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.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	271509
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>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. </p><p>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. </p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

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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