Equipment Engineer, Model Y, Body in White
About The Position
The Equipment Engineer position, reporting to Equipment Engineering Manager, is at our Fremont Factory location. This role's main responsibility is to handle all industrial manufacturing equipment issues and improvements within Body in White. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated body shop related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, and maintenance. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. Additionally, they are expected to be hands-on on the shop floor when needed.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of industrial level electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and safeties
- Experience with programming repairing, and maintaining industrial robotics, especially FANUC, Motoman, KUKA, ABB
- Can read mechanical, pnuematic and electrical diagrams and prints and use them to help diagnose issues and create improvements
- Proven project experience, Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to work flexible hours and schedules
Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment
- Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
- Overall responsibility for all equipment-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all equipment related topics and issues. Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
- Develop & maintain proper documentation of all industrial manufacturing equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
- Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
- Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
- Creation and improvements of equipment standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections; Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, Python, Pascal, propriety industrial robot languages (KAREL, KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID)
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
