Tesla · 1 month ago
Equipment Engineer, Production Control
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTesla is seeking an Equipment Engineer for their Production Control team at Giga Austin. The role involves leading the design and implementation of automated material handling systems, optimizing processes, and managing technical projects to enhance operational efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement highly automated material handling solutions to establish new and improve existing material flows throughout the factory
Design automated material solutions for material arriving at docks, automated delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, and robotic material handling solutions
Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with vendors on system build, installation, commissioning, and acceptance test, start up production, and smooth handoff to operations at Giga Austin
Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria
Responsible for specifying equipment in form of project specifications, requirements, and generating request for quotations (RFQs)
Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead time
Support and provide inputs in the modeling and simulation of individual technologies and entire systems
Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
Technical project management and implementation includes managing budget, timeline, identification of critical spare parts, and scope
Communication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items, and priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
6+ years of automated material handling and process equipment design and implementation experience in ASRS, conveyance systems, robotics material handling and AGVs or AMRs
Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar modeling software
A solid Engineering background with passion and hands-on experience in designing and developing automated manufacturing equipment and processes
Ability to apply principles of logical and innovative thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels
Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit team environment
Attitude that values people, ethics, commitment, creates fun and engaging culture
Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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