Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Multiple Positions) SPA291617

Tesla • Sparks, NV

413d • $116,000 - $116,230 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer at Tesla, Inc. is responsible for responding to and resolving manufacturing and equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime. This role involves diagnosing equipment failures, leading equipment upgrades, and developing validation procedures. The engineer will also provide training and hands-on support to maintenance teams, implement maintenance schedules, and program various industrial equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in mechanical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering or related fields.
• Experience in PLC programming, motion control, and safety devices.
• Experience in vision system development and qualification (i.e., Cognex).
• Setup of industrial network communication devices (TCP/IP, Modbus, Profinet etc.).
• Commissioning and improving equipment using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) methodologies.
• Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Developing and improving HMIs.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, and Spare Parts Management.
• Utilizing structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve manufacturing and equipment breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Lead equipment upgrades focusing on serviceability, reliability, and process capability.
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification.
• Become an Expert Level Trainer on all machines in the assigned area and provide guidance to shift technicians.
• Provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Create, implement, and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules under the direction of the Maintenance Planner.
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Beckho).
• Program and lead industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) for various applications including material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding, and conveyance.
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, working with the Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment with a standard workweek of Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree