Equipment Engineer, Optimus Charger

About the role

• Equipment Engineer, Optimus Charger | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 274907 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are looking for an Equipment Engineer to join the Equipment Engineering team supporting Optimus Charger and 3Y Seats production. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy manufacturing equipment and automation solutions that directly improve production safety, efficiency, and quality. You'll work hands-on in a fast-paced environment — troubleshooting issues in real time, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and driving projects from concept through deployment.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, iterate, and solve challenging electromechanical problems on production equipment in real time
• Define equipment needs for givenstations and processes; design, fabricate, test, and deploy tools and fixtures to improve production safety and efficiency
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC/NI-based end-of-line testers
• Develop assembly automation solutions to optimize headcount utilization
• Collaborate with process, quality, maintenance, production, safety, and controls engineering teams to define project scope
• Develop and track detailed project timelines, delivering solutions on time across both immediate and long-range deadlines
• Troubleshoot electromechanical issues on current production equipment

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role (mechanical, manufacturing, or equipment engineering)
• Growth mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under demanding timelines
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM, CATIA, and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes
• Experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and SQL
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial control panels
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programming experience preferred
• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform preferred
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal programmin preferred

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)

Expected Compensation$104,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.