Equipment Engineer, Model 3, Body in White

What To Expect
The Equipment Engineer position, reporting to Equipment Engineering Manager, is at our Fremont Factory location. This role's main responsibility is to handle all industrial manufacturing equipment issues and improvements within Body in White. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated body shop related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, and maintenance. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. Additionally, they are expected to be hands-on on the shop floor when needed.

What You'll Do

Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment

Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste

Overall responsibility for all equipment-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all equipment related topics and issues. Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures

Develop & maintain proper documentation of all industrial manufacturing equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications

Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means

Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting

Creation and improvements of equipment standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections; Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, Python, Pascal, propriety industrial robot languages (KAREL, KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID)

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of industrial level electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and safeties

Experience with programming repairing, and maintaining industrial robotics, especially FANUC, Motoman, KUKA, ABB

Can read mechanical, pnuematic and electrical diagrams and prints and use them to help diagnose issues and create improvements

Proven project experience, Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to work flexible hours and schedules

Benefits
Compensation and 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

$80,000 - $144,000/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.

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