Equipment Engineer

About the role

• Equipment Engineer | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 266194 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Equipment Engineer will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Mechanical, Laser Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Dispensing systems, Adhesive systems, Conveyor systems, Electrical/PLC, Vision Systems, Robotics 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.

What You'll Do

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates and implements actions taken to the rest of the team
• Evaluate these failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area and perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends, holidays or night shift required)
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
• Work with Maintenance, Controls and Process engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures and minimize equipment downtime
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns, updating MFMEA according to new failure modes
• Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
• Develop Predictive Maintenance Strategies, to monitor equipment signals and detect anomalies before they affect or cause unplanned downtime
• Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects, Capacity increase projects and Headcount reduction projects

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving methodologies with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
• Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint etc.)
• Skilled with common engineering software (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, Robo-guide, E-Plan, 3DPrinting software, etc.)
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Willing to perform shift work (nights) and extra hours as required

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)