Equipment Engineer, Cybercab, Closures & Plastics

Tesla•Austin, TX

About The Position

The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will have broad-based industrial experience encompassing Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Control-PLC, Robotics, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself and be open to assisting and learning from others in their areas of expertise. The ideal candidate displays extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of an automated shop. Experience managing a group working on process optimization, safety validations and improvements, equipment upgrades, and new installations is required. Provide input on equipment selection for closures lines, focusing on serviceability, reliability, and process capability Oversee all equipment-related activities in the shop, supporting quality, equipment, OEE, and MTTR-related issues; work hands-on with equipment such as plasma systems, robotape, 2K adhesive, plastic bonding, trimming, ultrasonic welding, and clinching Participate in breakdown support and maintenance; track and resolve quality issues in a timely manner; participate in supplier and equipment buyoffs such as 200 to 290 buyoffs Collaborate with design, product excellence, production operations, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure production lines run safely, efficiently, and produce high-quality parts Serve as owner/subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvements, including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis Create training materials, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation for cradle-to-grave equipment lifecycle management Identify critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure effective repair strategies Use root cause analysis and first principles thinking to identify weak areas of production systems and implement effective countermeasures

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with equipment such as adhesive systems and part heating systems including plasma and IR heating; strong understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, robotics, and PLC systems
Proficiency in understanding quality requirements
Proficiency in creating detailed schematics in CAD (AutoCAD/CATIA preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience programming Cartesian and articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Epson) is highly desired
Experience with vision systems (Cohirix, Keyence, Fanuc)
Experience with ultrasonic welding

Responsibilities

Provide input on equipment selection for closures lines, focusing on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
Oversee all equipment-related activities in the shop, supporting quality, equipment, OEE, and MTTR-related issues
Work hands-on with equipment such as plasma systems, robotape, 2K adhesive, plastic bonding, trimming, ultrasonic welding, and clinching
Participate in breakdown support and maintenance
Track and resolve quality issues in a timely manner
Participate in supplier and equipment buyoffs such as 200 to 290 buyoffs
Collaborate with design, product excellence, production operations, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure production lines run safely, efficiently, and produce high-quality parts
Serve as owner/subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvements, including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Create training materials, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation for cradle-to-grave equipment lifecycle management
Identify critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime
Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure effective repair strategies
Use root cause analysis and first principles thinking to identify weak areas of production systems and implement effective countermeasures

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