IT Manufacturing Support Technician

TEKsystems; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an early-career IT Manufacturing Support Technician to provide hands‑on hardware and software support at Gigafactory Nevada. The role focuses on hardware inventory management, imaging, deployment, and end‑user assistance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work alongside experienced Tesla IT professionals, gaining exposure to Windows and Linux systems, industrial computers, printers, scanners, camera systems, and network basics while building practical IT

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.

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.

Skills

IT support

Hardware deployment

Inventory management

Imaging

Windows

Linux

Networking fundamentals

End-user support

Tools

Inventory management system

Imaging tools

Job description

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.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.