Tesla · 2 months ago
I&E Maintenance Technician, Cell Cathode Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32/hr - $60.70/hr
4+ years expTesla's Cell Cathode Engineering Team is seeking an Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technician for the CAM/pCAM Pilot facilities. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of manufacturing units.
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Responsibilities
Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot process instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to work on systems up to 480V
Demonstrated competency in motor control systems, including starters, contactors, overload protection, and VFDs
Configure and maintain smart instruments and field devices using HART protocol or simple multimeter verifications
Assist with the configuration and maintenance of DCS and PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Communicate with fellow maintenance technicians, chemical operators and engineering team members regarding safety, production, quality, and operational issues to support pilot operations
Qualification
Required
4+ years of I&E maintenance experience in a refinery or chemical processing facility
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or equivalent educational background
Proficient with computers and use of digital management systems to schedule, write work orders, and communicate effectively
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Strong work ethic
Safety conscious
Attention to detail
Good communication skills for a team-based environment
Proficient in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment
Strong background in process instrumentation, industrial electrical systems, and control systems in a continuous or batch chemical production environment
Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot process instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to work on systems up to 480V
Demonstrated competency in motor control systems, including starters, contactors, overload protection, and VFDs
Configure and maintain smart instruments and field devices using HART protocol or simple multimeter verifications
Assist with the configuration and maintenance of DCS and PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Communicate with fellow maintenance technicians, chemical operators and engineering team members regarding safety, production, quality, and operational issues to support pilot operations
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
Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds
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
Preferred
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification
Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (Class I, Div I/II) and intrinsically safe systems
Benefits
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)
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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