Job description
The Reliability Engineer in the GigaFactory Facilities team is responsible for sustaining and supporting utility equipment while continuously improving processes in one of the most automated factories in the world. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude for learning and will collaborate with various teams to ensure the safe and efficient operation of factory equipment. This role emphasizes the importance of reliability and process optimization to minimize production downtime. The engineer will also take ownership of equipment-related improvements and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience as an equipment engineer, maintenance engineer, or reliability engineer of facilities process systems/equipment
- Working knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and PdM programs
- Experience in predictive maintenance technologies preferred
- Experience managing or working with maintenance technicians
- Experience reviewing equipment specifications in design phase
- Structured problem-solving methodologies experience
- Able to work under intense time pressure
- Experience with commissioning and start-up of facilities process systems/equipment preferred
- CMRP OR CRE certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure factory utility equipment runs safely and efficiently
- Develop and improve reliability requirements during the design phase
- Enhance the Preventative Maintenance program using various reliability tools
- Optimize processes based on reliability requirements of the equipment
- Support metrics that track field reliability performance
- Perform data analysis to predict and prevent failures
- Drive equipment-related process improvements through detailed troubleshooting
- Create training materials and documentation for equipment life cycle management
- Identify critical spare parts to prevent extended downtime
- Provide hands-on support to troubleshoot and resolve downtime situations
Benefits
- Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Tesla Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
644
FY2026
Approval rate
92.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
1,444
FY2026
Entry-level share
2.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+1%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-60%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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