Equipment Engineer

The Equipment Engineer will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassingMechanical, LaserWelding, Ultrasonic Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics,Dispensing systems,Adhesive systems,Conveyor systems, Electrical/PLC,Vision Systems, Roboticsetc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presentsitself andbe willing toassistand learn from others in their areas of expertise.

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates and implements actions taken to the rest of the team
• Evaluate these failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified areaand perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends, holidays or night shiftrequired)
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor
• 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
• Work withMaintenance, ControlsandProcessengineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, reviewproceduresand minimize equipment downtime
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns, updating MFMEA according to new failure modes
• Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects toassistin improving the factory
• Develop Predictive Maintenance Strategies, tomonitorequipment signalsand detect anomalies before they affect or cause unplanned downtime
• Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects, Capacity increaseprojectsand Headcount reduction projects

• Bachelor's Degree inMechatronics,MechanicalEngineeringor equivalent experience
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive,team-orientedwork environment
• Troubleshooting andproblem-solvingmethodologieswith the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
• Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint etc.)
• Skilled with common engineering software (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks,Robo-guide, E-Plan, 3DPrinting software,etc.)
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Willingto perform shift work (nights) andextra hoursasrequired

Along 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 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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