Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Drive Unit

A Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (3D CAD drawing, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, detection sensors, HMI scripting, run down, press equipment and equipment calibration) 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

• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, working with the support of Maintenance team
• Active leader of a cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Diagnoses equipment failures. finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
• 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 extended downtime situations
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff 70%, Siemens 30%). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, fastening, force assembly and conveyance applications
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor or other teams

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with PLC programming (Primarily Beckhoff and/or Siemens), troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Allen Bradley programming language is preferred
• Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
• 6+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, Total Productive Maintenance is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Lean, six sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, pneumatics, and electrical schematics
• Able to work with vision detection systems, visual inspection to detect product issues. Cognex and Keyence are preferred
• Strong Mechanical aptitude with experience dealing with precision equipment for calibration and equipment alignment. Good fundamental understanding of the mechanical processes such as bending, twisting, and general machining. Welding experience is a plus
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (weekends) and overtime as required

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