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Fabrication Project Planner

Tesla Motors, Inc.
68,400 - 118,800 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Oct 04, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a seasoned Fabrication Project Planner with relevant industry experience to support Tesla's Gigafactory New York infrastructure. This position will be directly responsible for planning and scheduling daily maintenance and projects in various stages, as well as tracking and reporting progress during execution. The Fabrication Project Planner determines the proper scope of a job to solve the problem's root cause and how to complete the job. Job scope will include identifying the labor requirements, materials, special tools, equipment, and sequence of job steps required to safely, efficiently, and effectively accomplish a given task. What You'll Do Own the scope of fabrication project planning: design review, procurement, scheduling, communication with customers, and timely completion Highlight risks in time, scope, and cost to avoid delays or excess costas well as seek out opportunities to reduce costs Lead continuous improvement projects related to team performance Lead station/tool install/build projects for maintenance and engineering teams Provide comments/improvements to designs based on experience and field conditions Display a positive attitude and practice strong work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of Tesla Attend scheduled corporate training and meetings What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration preferred, or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience with managing engineering projects Experience submitting quotes, working with vendors, and procuring parts and services Ability to travel for, at a minimum, one week at a time, several times per year In depth experience with Solidworks or similar CAD software, specifically creating models and assemblies, and creating assembly documents and engineering drawings Experience with other engineering software, including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, EPLAN, Catia, or Fusion as well as demonstrates experience with continuous improvement methodologies Ability to command the English language, both written and verbal 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 Expected Compensation Associate Maintenance Planner - $68,400 - $102,600/annual salary Maintenance Planner - $79,200 - $118,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.