AGV Equipment Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Overview

What To Expect We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AGV Technician to join the Energy Cell Manufacturing Industrial Engineering team, responsible for ensuring the operational availability and reliability of our Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and material flow systems. As an AGV Technician, you will play a critical role in operating and troubleshooting our AGV fleet, working closely with the Material Flow Equipment Engineer to optimize AGV performance and minimize downtime.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with AGV navigation, control systems, and communication networks
• Collaborate with the Material Flow Equipment Engineer to optimize AGV routes, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime
• Conduct preventative maintenance (PM) activities, such as software updates, to ensure AGV reliability and performance
• Respond to AGV system alarms and errors, performing corrective maintenance and initial repairs as needed to minimize production impact
• Work with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and engineering, to resolve AGV-related issues and improve overall system performance
• Utilize advanced computer skills to access and analyze AGV system data, perform software updates, and configure system settings

• 3+ years of experience working with AGV systems, material handling equipment, or similar technologies
• Strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, and software systems, with experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with AGV system software, programming languages, and data analysis tools
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and maintenance manuals

• 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
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs, including the ability to carry 20 lbs up and down stairs
• 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

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

• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $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 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