Tesla · 4 months ago
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Drive Unit, Powertrain
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expTesla is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join their Production Engineering team, focusing on operating, sustaining, and improving automated manufacturing equipment. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to enhance factory operations, diagnosing equipment failures, and developing validation procedures while providing hands-on support to maintenance teams.
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Responsibilities
Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, working with the support of Maintenance team
Active leader of a cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Diagnoses equipment failures. finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Takes initiative to 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 (Beckhoff 70%, Siemens 30%). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, fastening, force assembly and conveyance applications
Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor or other teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with PLC programming (Primarily Beckhoff and/or Siemens), troubleshooting and configuration
Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Allen Bradley programming language
Experience commissioning and improving Equipment
Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
6+ years in a highly 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 Lean, six sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, pneumatics, and electrical schematics
Able to work with vision detection systems, visual inspection to detect product issues
Strong Mechanical aptitude with experience dealing with precision equipment for calibration and equipment alignment
Good fundamental understanding of the mechanical processes such as bending, twisting, and general machining
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence
Willing to perform shift work (weekends) and overtime as required
Preferred
Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Allen Bradley programming language
Experience commissioning and improving Equipment
Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, Total Productive Maintenance is a plus
Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Lean, six sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
Cognex and Keyence are preferred
Welding experience is a plus
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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