The Equipment Engineer will operate, sustain, and improve manufacturing equipment at Tesla's Gigafactory New York. Candidates should have experience in various engineering fields and a strong ability to learn new skills. The role involves ensuring equipment performance, troubleshooting, and participating in cross-functional improvement projects.

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a high-volume environment
• 2+ years of experience developing and improving HMI’s and with PLC programming
• 1+ years of experience teaching and troubleshooting 6 axis robotics
• Experience with 2D/3D modeling software
• Experience teaching and troubleshooting vision systems
• Experience commissioning and improving equipment
• Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly

• Responsible for the equipment performance and improvement of multiple assigned production processes
• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly
• Active participant of cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
• Become expert level trainer on all machines in assigned area
• Provide hands-on support to Maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
• Create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules
• Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic and program ladder logic
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development

• 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.