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Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Equipment Engineer to create manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge Castings team at Gigafactory Texas. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment, Equipment Engineers work with cross functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to take new part designs into full production with new equipment and update existing equipment designs to meet new production needs.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. part, rate, schedule, cost, etc.) for new casting lines
- Specify and lay-out equipment for high pressure die casting, from melt through trim, including major equipment and all ancillary items required to operate the cell
- Design custom fixtures, jigs, tools, etc. as needed, providing detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication
- Evaluate failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area. -Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).
- Oversee technical and schedule performance of equipment suppliers
- Commission and troubleshoot new equipment, ensuring performance requirements (e.g. cycle time, uptime) are met
- Create documentation needed to sustain operation of the equipment (e.g. start up and shut down procedures, maintenance schedules and instructions)
- Lead the investigation and adoption of new manufacturing technologies and processes
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with multiple new equipment installations for high pressure die casting machines
- Experience with multiple new product startups
- Experience introducing new high pressure die casting equipment and new processes into a production environment preferred.
- Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (Catia/SolidWorks)
- Demonstrated project management abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
