Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Battery Module, Powertrain

Tesla•Sparks, NV

About The Position

A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and optimizing advanced manufacturing equipment and leading-edge technologies. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude for learning and adapting quickly in a high paced environment. The candidate should come in with a strong background in at least one of the following disciplines (PLC Programming, 6-axis robots, Python scripting, SCADA, mechanical design & analysis, vision systems, or electrical testers). The Equipment Engineer must constantly demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in automated equipment while developing their skillsets outside of their area of expertise. Support 24/7 operation either remotely or onsite during times of escalation

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Experienced in programming, troubleshooting, and integrating PLC platforms with ladder logic and structured text (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)
Experience commissioning and optimizing equipment.  Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement
3+ years in an automated, high volume manufacturing facility
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly.  Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D).  Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams.  This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & programming, preferred
Experienced in safety control devices and safety logic is preferred
Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred
Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cost-effective, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently troubleshoot issues while implementing counter measures and continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and loss of efficiency
An equipment engineer must provide hands-on support and mentorship to maintenance and controls team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) for multiple applications such as material handling and dispense
Responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing motion controls systems with VFDs and servo motors (PowerFlex, Kinetix, SiMotion, Lenze, LTI, Itoh Denki, etc.)
Responsible for diagnosing equipment failures, identifying root causes; develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate the frequency, severity, and impact of the failure modes. Candidate must have working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, industrial networks and controls systems
Take ownership and present on metrics (station level and overall line level) while planning and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness across different automated stations
Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs with a focus on design intent, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and process capability
Takes initiative to create, propose, implement and improve standard operating procedures for the equipment and stations within the area of ownership

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