Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Sub Assembly

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Power Electronics Production Engineering team and play a pivotal role in sustaining and improving advanced manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced, automated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical or Mechatronic), or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, engineering mechanics and kinematics fundamentals
• Practical experience with the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated fastening or dispense
• Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience commissioning and improving manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

• Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations, utilizing working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations and quickly resolve equipment failures or address quality concerns
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installation
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians on servicing and improving manufacturing equipment

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.