Equipment Engineer, Injection Molding, Plastics

The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Injection Molding, 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and continuous improvement of equipment, injection molding process and standards within the Plastics shop
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment bad actors and major unplanned downtime. Develop and implement solutions using problem solving analysis such 8D and several other tools
• Work in a team of engineers and technicians as an in-house integration team that scopes and executes projects from concept through to start-up and commissioning
• Become subject matter expert on all equipment - mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls - and train other engineers and technicians in the paint shop
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the maintenance management
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
• 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
• Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
• Drive quality concerns and voice of the customer to the paint process and implement changes based on these requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge in injection modling machine and ability to troubleshoot
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic machinery
• Enjoys Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematic and willing to travel to equipment vendors for initial training and development
• Need experience with dispensing system particularly for systems processing reactive materials such as polyurethane or isocyanate resin systems
• Hands-on experience with dosing machines, chemical systems, and related maintenance tasks as well as injection molding machines

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)
• 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
Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.