Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Facilities

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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