What to Expect
The ideal candidate has experience in performing general, preventative and emergency maintenance of facilities equipment as well as strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance.
What You’ll Do
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment and systems at the TESLA- Gigafactory facility utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Working as a team with the entire Facilities Operations/Maintenance department, performing general maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned. Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment
Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
Supporting controls group in troubleshooting upgrading and new installation of systems
Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment
Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
Repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts. Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment
Work on projects throughout the entire facility, connecting devices and using lifts and ladders. Continues to perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction. Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
What You’ll Bring
Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation or equivalent experience
Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings
Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components. Good understanding of VFD’s and PLC’s
Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
Ability to work in high elevation up to 80 ft
Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must have high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people

AUSTIN, Texas

Full time