What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to join the Cathode Site Operations team. This role focuses on supporting OPEX and CAPEX initiatives by driving project planning for new builds, equipment installations, and upgrades in cathode manufacturing. Collaborating with cross-functional design engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation groups, this position ensures seamless integration of innovative technologies to enhance battery production. The role contributes directly to Tesla's mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy through efficient and scalable cathode production systems in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What You'll Do

Develop detailed project plans for OPEX and CAPEX initiatives, including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and cathode process expansions

Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers to transform design concepts into actionable installation and upgrade strategies

Support execution of new builds and system upgrades by coordinating shutdowns, vendor integrations, and commissioning phases

Optimize project budgets by identifying cost-saving opportunities in materials, labor, and timelines while tracking expenditures

Maintain comprehensive documentation, including work packages, bills of materials, and as-built drawings for all projects

Ensure compliance with internal standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices for high-voltage and cleanroom environments

Facilitate communication across production, engineering, procurement, and facilities teams to align on milestones and resolve challenges

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Proven experience in project planning or maintenance coordination within a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with OPEX and CAPEX project management and budget optimization

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems in industrial settings

Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and schematics for equipment integration

Experience with documentation and compliance in regulated manufacturing environments

Command of the English language, both written and verbal for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to sit and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time in an office setting

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

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, or hearing

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, 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

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