Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Castings

Job Description

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Equipment Engineer to create manufacturing equipment and processes for their cutting-edge Castings and CNC Machining facility.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with multiple new product startups and new equipment installations
• Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment for new and unique products
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is also a plus)
• Experience transitioning equipment or fixtures from prototype to production
• Strong mechanical fabrication and machine shop skills, operating a mill, lathe, welder a plus
• Experience working with industrial robots (FANUC, Kuka) preferred
• Controls experience including PLC programming knowledge preferred
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment (APQP is a plus)
• Extensive project management experience

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing equipment and fixtures
• Develop manufacturing processes
• Drive design for manufacturability
• Collaborate with small teams on in-house development of novel and complex automation equipment
• Develop specifications for custom automation equipment
• Closely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment design
• Manage external equipment integrators from equipment development through buyoff
• Validate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementation
• Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processes
• Design production workstations for ergonomics and efficiency

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.