IT Manufacturing Support Technician

Role Overview: Tesla is seeking an early-career IT Manufacturing Support Technician to provide hands-on technology and operational support at Gigafactory Nevada. This position is ideal for candidates with foundational IT knowledge, strong technical curiosity, and a desire to build real-world experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role will focus on hardware inventory management, equipment preparation, imaging, basic troubleshooting, equipment deployment, and storage organization. Technicians will work side-by-side with experienced Tesla IT professionals, gaining valuable exposure to IT support, networking, Windows and Linux systems, industrial computers, printers, scanners, camera systems, and end-user support. While certain higher-level responsibilities will be limited due to account access restrictions, strong performers will have opportunities to shadow experienced technicians and expand their technical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing, laying out, and operationalizing Tesla's newly acquired IT storage space.
• Integrate hardware and equipment into Tesla's inventory management system.
• Support daily IT Manufacturing Support operations alongside technicians.
• Assist with general IT break/fix activities under team guidance.
• Prepare, image, label, audit, and stage IT equipment for deployment.
• Test, troubleshoot, and document returned or failed hardware.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and organized storage areas.
• Support Windows and Linux imaging processes.
• Use basic Windows and Linux commands to complete assigned tasks.
• Learn and apply basic networking concepts including IP addressing, subnets, VLANs, and network hardware identification.
• Assist with industrial PCs, printers, scanners, camera systems, and related manufacturing technology.
• Provide end-user support and assist with application-related requests when appropriate.
• Deliver equipment to Tesla facilities and teams as required.
• Shadow experienced technicians on advanced troubleshooting and technical projects.

What You'll Learn & Gain Exposure To

• General IT break/fix support and troubleshooting.
• Networking fundamentals, including switches, IP addressing, subnets, VLANs, and troubleshooting commands.
• Windows and Linux system imaging and deployment.
• Basic Linux and Windows command-line operations.
• Industrial computers, printers, scanners, and camera systems.
• End-user support and application troubleshooting.
• IT asset management and inventory control processes.
• Manufacturing IT environments and operational support.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of IT support, hardware deployment, inventory, warehouse, or related technical experience.
• Relevant coursework, certifications, personal projects, PC building, or technical hobbies.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Basic understanding of networking, switches, IDFs, and Cat6 cabling.
• Experience imaging, repairing, deploying, or supporting technical equipment.
• Experience with asset management, warehouse operations, or order fulfillment.
• Exposure to camera installation, NUC assembly, hardware repair, or 3D printing is a plus.
• Reliable transportation to the Gigafactory Nevada location.

Why Tesla?

• Gain hands-on experience in one of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments.
• Build foundational skills in networking, Windows, Linux, hardware support, and industrial technology.

This is a Contract position based out of Sparks, NV.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transporta