What To Expect
We are looking for an experienced Equipment Technician to join our Plastics team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting large tonnage injection molding systems, plastics drying systems, molds, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, robotics, and temperature control units.

What You'll Do

Maintain and troubleshoot large tonnage injection molding systems (1000+ tons), molds, and plastics drying systems using hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical skills

Program and optimize automated systems, including PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and Fanuc/Kuka robotics

Utilize data-driven troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement quality repair solutions

Read electrical and hydraulic schematics to support temperature control units and processing equipment

Train entry-level to advanced technicians, sharing technical expertise across all levels

Document processes and repairs using Microsoft Office tools with strong presentation skills

Collaborate across teams to enhance production efficiency and system reliability

What You'll Bring

5-10 years of troubleshooting experience with a strong focus on training others

Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Proficiency in robotics (Fanuc/Kuka) and temperature control units

Ability to read and interpret electrical/hydraulic prints and apply data-driven solutions

Proven experience in logical troubleshooting and quality maintenance repairs

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

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 a 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 a 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, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Benefits
Compensation and 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