Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Model Y, Assembly

Description

The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself and be willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team
• Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
• Work with Process, Controls engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve equipment issues, improve reliability/OEE, review procedures, and minimize downtime
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns
• Active leader of a TPM team while improving production metrics of the factory
• Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Able to design and draft 2D/3D CAD of equipment and layouts
• Able to read and interpret basic pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Able to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team oriented work environment
• Experience in creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team
• Enjoys Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
• Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willing to perform shift work (nights) and overtime as required

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:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.