Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Equipment Engineer - Production Control

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
At least 6 years of automated material handling and process equipment design and implementation experience is required, including experience with ASRS, conveyance systems, robotic material handling, and AGVs or AMRs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar modeling software, is required.
Hands-on experience designing and developing automated manufacturing equipment and processes is required.
The ability to apply logical and innovative thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems is required.
The ability to lead a project from concept through installation and handover while working in a team environment is required.
Knowledge and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems are required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously amid variation and uncertainty, are required.

Responsibilities

Design and implement highly automated material-handling solutions to establish new and improve existing material flows throughout the factory.
Design automated material solutions for dock arrivals, automated delivery to line-side locations, transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer and storage systems, and robotic material handling.
Develop concepts and detailed engineering designs, and collaborate with vendors on system build, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, production start-up, and handoff to operations at Giga Austin.
Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria.
Specify equipment through project specifications and requirements, and generate requests for quotations.
Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead time.
Support and provide input to the modeling and simulation of individual technologies and entire systems.
Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material-handling equipment and systems.
Manage technical project implementation, including budget, timeline, identification of critical spare parts, and scope.
Communicate project status, critical items, and priorities to internal and external stakeholders and vendors.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	277124
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Production Control Equipment Engineering Team is searching for an engineer who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for new and existing programs at Giga Austin.  The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Design and implement highly automated material handling solutions to establish new and improve existing material flows throughout the factory
Design automated material solutions for material arriving at docks, automated delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, and robotic material handling solutions
Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with vendors on system build, installation, commissioning, and acceptance test, start up production, and smooth handoff to operations at Giga Austin
Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria
Responsible for specifying equipment in form of project specifications, requirements, and generating request for quotations (RFQs)
Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead time
Support and provide inputs in the modeling and simulation of individual technologies and entire systems
Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
Technical project management and implementation includes managing budget, timeline, identification of critical spare parts, and scope
Communication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items, and priorities

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
6+ years of automated material handling and process equipment design and implementation experience in ASRS, conveyance systems, robotics material handling and AGVs or AMRs
Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar modeling software
A solid Engineering background with passion and hands-on experience in designing and developing automated manufacturing equipment and processes
Ability to apply principles of logical and innovative thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels
Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit team environment
Attitude that values people, ethics, commitment, creates fun and engaging culture
Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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