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Manager, Production Line Maintenance, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
108,000 - 264,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Mar 24, 2026
What to Expect We are looking for exceptional maintenance leader with a wide skillset and deep understanding of equipment maintenance to join our Optimus team. The Manager will be responsible for managing, inspiring anddevelopingateam made up of Associate Managers, Supervisors, TechniciansandLeads. The successful candidate will have proven experience in all facets of manufacturing maintenance to support ramp-up production and new models and/or equipment introduction when required. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc.The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. What You'll Do Direct leadership of multiple maintenance crews supporting 24/7 operations, with increased demand during the ramp up Train, develop, and manage the maintenance team, work with engineering and operations regularly to ensure needs are aligned, provide reports on equipment status as needed Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and schedules for existing and future equipment, while ensuring adherence to a safe work culture and improve upon safety, as needed, assist with budget development and reporting, manage and coordinate contract services as needed Work with inventory management to track and maintain spares and specialized tooling, while maintaining spare parts inventory, identifying and ordering needed parts and updating tracking system Equipment Operation Availability / % OEE improvement: System development to track current shop conditions and identification of key areas of improvement Breakdown management: Understanding of short term vs long term actions and systems used to prevent repeat occurrences Set maintenance KPI targets & strategies, ensuring execution to plan at each level of the maintenance organization What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field preferred. 9+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role and 6+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferred Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, plus experience working in fast paced manufacturing environment facilities Knowledge of Robotic and PLC controls programming skills; Bonus if experience is with Fanuc Robotics systems Understanding of environmental & machine safety requirements and Lean manufacturing concepts with the regards to equipment application and the need for continuous improvement Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes, experience managing teams of people in a production environment by working efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings Able to remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for team performance while working well under pressure and managing competing demands against tight deadlines Fluent with common MS office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project and mastery of CMMS core functions 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: 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 Expected Compensation $108,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.