Job description
The LFP Maintenance team at Tesla is expanding to enhance the installation and maintenance of manufacturing lines that support sustainable energy. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure equipment availability and prevent failures. The primary focus is on providing technical support and optimizing maintenance processes for LFP manufacturing equipment. The position requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and rotating equipment engineering.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience as a senior maintenance technician.
- 5+ years of industry experience in rotating equipment engineering, preferably in battery materials, chemical, or manufacturing.
- Expertise in maintenance strategies for rotating equipment in continuous or batch process environments.
- Fundamental understanding of process-containing equipment used in LFP manufacturing.
- Proven experience in large-scale turnaround or construction coordination.
- Background in site safety management systems.
- Basic understanding of process instrumentation.
- Experience developing equipment documentation and inspections.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for in-plant and offsite repair of LFP process equipment.
- Provide input on repair plans for maintenance technicians and lead advanced troubleshooting.
- Conduct and document equipment install, inspection, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Drive the preventative maintenance process to maximize uptime and asset life.
- Develop and optimize preventive maintenance programs.
- Assist in developing spare parts BOM and determining min/max levels.
- Work with rotating equipment common to LFP processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to drive LFP equipment performance and availability.
- Create and track performance metrics using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
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 Jul 17, 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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