Equipment Engineering Technician, Model Y, General Assembly

Tesla Equipment EngineerAs a team member of Tesla, you will be working on equipment improvements, fabrication projects, as well as repair or preventative maintenance projects, shoulder to shoulder with your supervising equipment engineer, in addition to supporting other equipment engineers, process engineers, controls engineers and the maintenance team to improve equipment OEE and production line efficiency/ergonomics. Analysis, troubleshooting and implementation of equipment projects – consisting of data analysis, issue diagnosis, repair, fabrication, assembly - are activities that will take place on a daily basis while ensuring safety protocols and PPE requirements are adhered to.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtimeDiagnoses equipment failures, find root cause and communicate actions taken to the rest of the teamEvaluate failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and OEE in the specified area, interpreting and following basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and productsTake initiative to create, implement, and improve PM documents or schedules, under the direction of the Equipment Engineer and Maintenance SupervisorParticipate 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 vendorWork with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factoryRequirementsExperience using engineering and root cause analysis tools such as FMEA, DMAIC, 8D, etcAbility to understand the function of a system (from a PID, process flow diagram, Siemens ladder and function block diagrams)Experience in troubleshooting, repairing or replacing malfunctioning or improperly specified or configured components or logicExperience in data analytics, to analyze large datasets and present data in effective ways such as Pareto diagrams, Histograms, Boxplots, as well as the ability to look for patterns and "silver threads" to discover hidden trends, correlations and root causes of system failures or malfunction, and system performance and capabilityFunctional understanding of engineering topics such as mechanics, materials science, electrical and electrical fundamentals, fluid dynamics, heat transferApplied understanding of the function of common automation components such as proximity, temperature and vibration sensors; PLCs, IO blocks, network switches; motors, brakes and VFDs; pneumatic valves, cylinders, switches, air motors, gages; electrical disconnects, circuit breakers, relays, power supplies, brake resistorsWorking proficiency with 3D CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, Inventor, Solid Edge, etc.) is strongly desiredEssential Physical DemandsAbility to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install partsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program