Tesla · 2 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Energy
Corpus Christi, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join their Energy Production Engineering team. The role focuses on sustaining production operations and leading continuous improvement projects for automated manufacturing equipment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
Active leader of a cross functional TPM team 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 (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff)
Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding 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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in electrical controls design & sustaining of manufacturing equipment or 6+ years of experience with Allen Bradley, Beckoff or Siemens PLC
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Experience improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, preventative and predictive maintenance activities
Experience commissioning equipment
Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
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
Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools as well as general machining
Experience with 2D/ 3D modeling software, vision system development & qualification experience, experience developing and improving HMI's, robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching
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
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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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