Equipment Maintenance Instructor, Factory Training

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, flexible, and hardworking Equipment Maintenance Training Instructor who is technically savvy and passionate about training and personal development. This individual will facilitate instructor-led trainings that support the growth and capability development of technician and engineering teams within the Fremont Factory. The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding communication, presentation, and organizational skills, while maintaining a positive, motivational, and professional presence.

Candidates should bring extensive hands-on maintenance or engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with strong expertise across a broad range of technical disciplines including robotics, electrical systems, industrial sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, controls programming, and other related equipment technologies. This role requires someone who can translate complex technical concepts into practical, engaging learning experiences that drive performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instructor-led technical Equipment Maintenance training programs for technicians and/or engineers and assess learner’s competency through practical application to ensure readiness
• Actively engage with shop leaders to align training schedules and class offerings with operational priorities, proactively seek and incorporate feedback, and demonstrate an action-oriented mindset to drive measurable training impact and performance improvement
• Proactively pursue additional technical knowledge to deepen expertise, leveraging hands-on experience to identify new content needs and refresh existing material – including lab exercises and assessments to ensure training remains current, relevant, and impactful
• Demonstrate advanced mechanical competency with in-depth knowledge of industrial tooling, machine components, and system architecture, applying troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure knowledge mastery and effective resolution of complex equipment issues
• Demonstrate strong competency in low- and high-voltage electrical systems, with thorough safety awareness, advanced diagnostic skills, and proficient use of electrical testing and troubleshooting tools to effectively analyze, maintain, and resolve complex system issues
• Continuously pursue learning opportunities and proactively take on tasks that support others’ success, foster collaboration and innovation within training programs while cultivating a positive team culture

Requirements

• 2+ years of maintenance or engineering application
• Leadership experience preferred
• Certificate from Vocational School in Equipment Maintenance, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and/or processes
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with hardware, tools, instruments, and methods applicable to manufacturing robotics processes
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within the Training, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations
• Strong ability to work in cross-functional groups from diverse technical and experienced backgrounds

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options including $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (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 including 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

Pay

Expected compensation: $38.48 - $60.70/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.