Facilities Maintenance Planner

Tesla•Lathrop, CA

About The Position

As a Facilities Engineering Planner for manufacturing and R&D, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure the reliable operation of critical lab systems. This role requires technical knowledge of controls, mechanical, electrical and infrastructure systems, as well as the ability to organize resources and align schedules across multiple teams. You will play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations within highly specialized laboratory environments, contributing directly to research productivity and facility excellence. Develop, coordinate, and maintain key performance indicators, dashboards, and preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for all facility systems in production and support environments, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab equipment

Requirements

2+ years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within industrial or commercial environments
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and infrastructure systems, with familiarity in relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards
Experience with BMS platforms such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition, and the ability to interpret system data for planning purposes
Familiarity with laboratory facilities, including ventilation, cleanroom requirements, and specialized utilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CMMS software, with strong organizational and analytical skills
Effective communicator, detail-oriented, and customer-focused; able to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, technical certification, or completion of a trade school program preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and organize resources, labor, and materials required for mechanical, control, and infrastructure system maintenance
Create and maintain work orders for installation, repair, and modification of ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, ensuring proper procedures such as brazing, soldering, and welding are followed
Support monitoring and troubleshooting of Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition, ensuring accurate documentation of system performance
Schedule inspections to confirm mechanical and electrical systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, with attention to laboratory-specific requirements
Coordinate with subcontractors for maintenance, repair, and installation activities, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards
Provide planning support for general facility maintenance needs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with operational priorities

Benefits

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