Tesla · 1 month ago
Reliability Engineer, Power Electronics
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is seeking a skilled Reliability Engineer to optimize production reliability and drive continuous improvement in power electronics manufacturing. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, enhancing equipment performance, and streamlining maintenance processes through data-driven strategies and collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities
Optimize equipment reliability by developing and implement customized proactive maintenance tasks to eliminate recurring equipment failures, catalog and manage a database of spare parts to improve inventory control
Data-driven maintenance optimization by utilizing data analytics tools to build interactive dashboards that pinpoint high-downtime equipment stations, enabling targeted interventions to enhance throughput and reduce bottlenecks
Continuous improvement initiatives by leading incremental equipment enhancement projects with a practical, hands-on approach, utilizing reverse engineering, root cause analysis, 3D modeling, CNC machining, and advanced material selection to optimize reliability and equipment uptime
Collaborate across teams by working closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to proactively identify and troubleshoot issues, refine manufacturing processes, and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance optimization, and manufacturing process improvements in automotive manufacturing or high-volume production environments
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques, spare parts management, and process automation
Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau preferred)
Practical experience with reverse engineering, root cause analysis, CNC machining, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles
Preferred
Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau preferred)
Practical experience with 3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred)
Benefits
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
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
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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