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A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and optimizing advanced manufacturing equipment and leading-edge technologies. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude for learning and adapting quickly in a high paced environment. The candidate should come in with a strong background in at least one of the following disciplines (PLC Programming, 6-axis robots, Python scripting, SCADA, mechanical design & analysis, vision systems, or electrical testers). The Equipment Engineer must constantly demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in automated equipment while developing their skillsets outside of their area of expertise. <br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br> <ul><li>Support 24/7 operation either remotely or onsite during times of escalation</li><li>Accurately and efficiently troubleshoot issues while implementing counter measures and continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and loss of efficiency </li><li>An equipment engineer must provide hands-on support and mentorship to maintenance and controls team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations </li><li>Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) for multiple applications such as material handling and dispense </li><li>Responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing motion controls systems with VFDs and servo motors (PowerFlex, Kinetix, SiMotion, Lenze, LTI, Itoh Denki, etc.) </li><li>Responsible for diagnosing equipment failures, identifying root causes; develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate the frequency, severity, and impact of the failure modes. Candidate must have working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, industrial networks and controls systems </li><li>Take ownership and present on metrics (station level and overall line level) while planning and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness across different automated stations </li><li>Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs with a focus on design intent, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and process capability </li><li>Takes initiative to create, propose, implement and improve standard operating procedures for the equipment and stations within the area of ownership </li></ul> <br><br><b>Requirements</b><br> <ul><li>Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics engineering, or equivalent relevant experience </li><li>Experienced in programming, troubleshooting, and integrating PLC platforms with ladder logic and structured text (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) </li><li>Experience commissioning and optimizing equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement </li><li>Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & programming, preferred </li><li>3+ years in an automated, high volume manufacturing facility </li><li>Experienced in safety control devices and safety logic is preferred </li><li>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, preferred </li><li>Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI's, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred </li><li>Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal </li><li>Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cost-effective, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus </li></ul> <br><br><b>Compensation and Benefits</b><br> Benefits<br><br>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:<ul><li> Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li> <li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li> <li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li> <li> Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA</li> <li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li> <li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li> <li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li> <li> Employee Assistance Program</li> <li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays</li> <li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li> <li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li> <li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li> <li> Tesla Babies program</li> <li> Commuter benefits</li> <li> Employee discounts and perks program</li> <ul>
