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Associate Maintenance Manager, Model Y, Stamping

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 19, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance teams across various manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, improving equipment reliability, and driving operational excellence. The Associate Maintenance Manager will lead teams of Supervisors and Technicians while ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement to support Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce unplanned downtime Drive key performance metrics, including equipment availability, technician utilization, mean time to repair (MTTR), and spare parts management Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, including OSHA regulations and Tesla safety protocols Collaborate with engineering and production teams to address equipment failures, optimize processes, and implement long-term solutions Manage maintenance budgets, oversee capital expenditures, and ensure resource allocation aligns with business priorities Utilize and improve maintenance tracking systems, including CMMS, to monitor equipment performance and schedule preventative maintenance What You'll Bring Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, and preventative maintenance strategies Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and familiarity with robotics (Fanuc, Kuka) preferred Proficiency in CMMS systems for maintenance planning and data analysis Ability to manage multiple priorities, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams 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) 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