We are looking for a Maintenance Planner Engineer to join our team in a high-precision tooling shop that designs and manufactures High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) dies for the aluminum industry.
Responsibilities - Develop and implement a Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for machines, tools, and shop infrastructure based on OEM guidelines, usage patterns, and risk analysis
- Set up and maintain the spare parts management system in Flux, including BOM creation, critical parts identification, min-max levels, and supplier coordination
- Generate, schedule, and track work orders and maintenance instructions for all maintenance-related activities in Flux
- Establish standard operating procedures and checklists for maintenance tasks
- Implement and support Predictive Maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis where applicable
- Coordinate and support Corrective Maintenance activities, ensuring timely response to unplanned breakdowns with minimal disruption to production
- Collaborate with the production and tooling teams to align maintenance schedules with production needs
- Maintain accurate documentation of equipment history, maintenance logs, and improvement actions
- Monitor maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTTR, MTBF, etc.) and continuously improve asset reliability and availability
Requirements - Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in a maintenance planning or reliability engineering role within a manufacturing or tooling environment
- Leadership skills to work under pressure and with different areas throughout the factory
- Solid understanding of machining equipment, toolroom assets, and support systems used in HPDC die manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with Flux or other CMMS systems for work order and asset management
- Knowledge of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategies
- Experience developing work instructions, maintenance schedules, and technical documentation
- Certifications in reliability or maintenance planning (e.g., CRL, CMRP, PMP)
- Experience integrating CMMS systems with purchasing or inventory platforms
- Background in die casting, mold/tool maintenance, or similar heavy precision environments
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:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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