Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Powder Coating, Energy

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Powder coating team at Gigafactory New York. As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving existing equipment, tooling, and automated robotic systems, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and implement new automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in powder coat and paint processes
• Ensure 24/7 production operations by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently, with a focus on minimizing downtime and optimizing powder coat and paint systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs (including Siemens) and industrial robots (including Fanuc)
• Drive continuous improvement of automated equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics
• Conduct risk assessments and lead safety evaluations for equipment prior to launch
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new equipment and processes

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with automation and electromechanical systems, including troubleshooting PLCs, robotics, and vision systems
• Practical experience with coating manufacturing processes, equipment, and assembly flow
• Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving under tight timing constraints
• Familiarity with 3D CAD packages, such as SolidWorks and CATIA, is a plus
• Expertise in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Powder-coating systems
• Experience working in paint shops or powder coating areas, including familiarity with powder supply systems, powder reclaim systems, dust collector systems, humidifier systems, IR ovens, pretreatment systems, overhead power and free conveyor systems, and sealant robotic dispense systems
• Experience working with Controls Engineers and Process Engineers to sustain, maintain, and improve existing equipment
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations, including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures

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


• Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - $95,200 - $142,800/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.