Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Energy Cell

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Engineer contribute to the development and improvement of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our Energy Cell manufacturing operations. Manufacturing equipment engineer in the production engineering team will be apart of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has ahigh aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (3D/2D Drawing, Mechanical/Electrical, Robotics, PLC Programming, Vision Systems, Python, HMI scripting, etc.) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams in the development of Process Flows, Control Plan, GR&R, Work Instructions, Process capability, Rework Procedures, Calibration and Qualification of tools, Quality Validation, Risk Assessments (PFMEA) & New product introduction
• Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers in the commissioning and start of production of new automated manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with EHS in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of safety hazards, proposing and implementing engineering solutions
• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations to meet build plan targets through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple controller platforms (Omron, Siemens). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Kuka/Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, vision systems, welding, and conveyance applications
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability
• Participate and lead corrective and preventive action(CAPA) meetings and reports
• Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve downtime situations
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner. Sustain competitive MTTR & MTBF targets for area of ownership
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to Macaulay components and communicate needs to the vendor

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in either Omron or Siemens, programming languages, preferred
• Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
• Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization& teaching, preferred (FANUC/Kuka)
• 3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines(8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Experience on winding systems, industrial roll to roll web handling or similar is a plus
• Experience on X-ray imaging, Vision systems, Laser process, Laser welding or similar is a plus
• Overall experience on power electronics, electrical measurements, testing and metrology systems, is a plus