Pedro Salgado
Tracy,CA
Summary
A self-taught lead equipment maintenance technician with over 7 years of experience at Tesla, excelling in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. Proven expertise in optimizing equipment performance, reducing downtime, and implementing effective repair strategies, with a steadfast commitment to maintenance excellence and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
Fremont, California
03.2025 - Current
- Led a team of 5+ technicians in day-to-day maintenance of production lines, ensuring uptime for Fanuc and KUKA robotic systems through effective scheduling and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address safety, quality, and efficiency concerns related to robotic and PLC maintenance.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and maintenance equipment. Fanuc, KUKA, Bollhoff, Nordson, Obara, Numatics, etc.
- Followed detailed instructions from manufacturer's manuals when performing repairs on complex pieces of equipment.
Support Nevada Gigafactory Battery Enclosure line
Tesla
Sparks, Nevada
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Supported the Gigafactory battery enclosure line, boosting daily output, despite one line being down for commissioning.
- Contributed to boosting weekly output to over 10,000; the previous output of over 10,000 was dated back to February 24.
- Supported the replacement of the BE3 120RB01 J7 pinion gear and motor during downtime, restoring full operational capacity within the scheduled window.
- Performed urgent troubleshooting and repairs on automated systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring production continuity.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Execute preventive maintenance routines, ensuring accurate documentation, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform repairs on Fanuc and KUKA robots, and production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components, or electrical wiring and electrical components, reducing downtime through efficient troubleshooting.
- Mentor technicians with guidance and direction, enhancing team productivity.
- Conduct root cause analysis to address recurring issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Documented maintenance activities for accurate record-keeping and future reference, supporting effective decision-making.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement equipment upgrades and modifications.
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring rapid integration into the production team.
- Led a team of 10 or more production associates in achieving daily output targets while maintaining high safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production bottlenecks, and optimize workflows.
- Ensured consistent communication between shift supervisors through detailed handover reports and meetings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Stockton, CA05.2017
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Electrical systems repair
- Decision-making and analysis
- Safety compliance and protocols
- Pneumatic systems expertise
- Root cause analysis
- Team leadership
- PLC troubleshooting
- Robotics repair
Timeline
Support Nevada Gigafactory Battery Enclosure line
Tesla
08.2025 - 09.2025
Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
03.2025 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tesla
03.2022 - 03.2025
Lead Production Associate
Tesla
11.2017 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School