Equipment Engineer, Reman

Tesla•Lathrop, CA

1d•$72,000 - $151,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Tesla Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, develop, and optimize equipment, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling for production. Based at our Lathrop facility. This role ensures the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of equipment used in Production. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams, manage tooling designs, train technicians, and drive initiatives to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency. Serve as the subject matter expert for equipment, troubleshooting issues related to yield, quality, downtime, and safety Manage equipment projects from concept to production, including design, validation, and ramp-up Design and upgrade tooling, fixtures, and machine stations using SolidWorks, GD&T, and FEA/CFD analyses Define requirements for outsourced tooling, collaborate with vendors, and establish Tesla standards Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis to improve processes and performance Partner with Design, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to achieve production goals Train technicians on maintenance procedures and downtime recovery best practices

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building
Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components
Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, develop, and optimize equipment, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling for production
Ensure the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of equipment used in Production
Work with cross-functional teams
Manage tooling designs
Train technicians
Drive initiatives to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency
Serve as the subject matter expert for equipment, troubleshooting issues related to yield, quality, downtime, and safety
Manage equipment projects from concept to production, including design, validation, and ramp-up
Design and upgrade tooling, fixtures, and machine stations using SolidWorks, GD&T, and FEA/CFD analyses
Define requirements for outsourced tooling, collaborate with vendors, and establish Tesla standards
Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis to improve processes and performance
Partner with Design, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to achieve production goals
Train technicians on maintenance procedures and downtime recovery best practices

Benefits

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