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What to Expect
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
The Role:
The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will have broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Stamping, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself and be willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise. Displays extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of a Press shop. Experience managing a group working on process optimization, Safety validations and improvements, upgrades and new installation of equipment. Detail oriented to provide necessary documented processes to allow for on the job training and continuous process improvements.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all equipment, incl. robotics & controls related activities in the press/stamping shop
- Work collaboratively with design, product excellence, production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts
- Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
- Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines as well as providing hands-on support to maintenance in troubleshooting extended downtime and chronical issues
- Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Help with training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management, Identify and procure critical service parts as needed
What You’ll Bring
Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering; or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 5+ years of Professional Controls Engineering experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Environment; Experience working with automotive press/stamping presses preferred
- ACAD experience in developing electrical schematics
- Experience with PLC programming (Siemens S7), troubleshooting, configuration, and commissioning
- Experience with robot programming (Kuka), backup, and restoration for Schuler presses
- Flexibility in working weekends and night shift as required
- Strong understanding of Mechatronics in how the controls system integrates with mechanical movement and functions of the press and its process
Compensation and Benefits
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.
