Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Body in White, Megapack

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLathrop, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, with Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems.
Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, with fundamentals in engineering mechanics and kinematics.
Experience with 3D CAD design and tooling manufacturing; proficiency with SolidWorks or CATIA is required.
Practical experience operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated MIG/RSW welding.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Working familiarity with automation control systems such as PLC, HMI, and SCADA; Siemens TIA Portal is preferred.
Experience troubleshooting and teaching robots; FANUC is preferred.
Experience commissioning and improving manufacturing equipment, with a demonstrated track record of improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D).
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations by using knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations and resolve equipment failures or quality concerns; use structured problem-solving to contain, identify root causes of, and eliminate failure modes.
Own manufacturing processes, analyze performance metrics, and optimize equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), while improving process quality and manufacturing capacity.
Collaborate with Control, Process, and Quality Engineers on continuous improvement projects to optimize production line serviceability, reliability, throughput, and process capability.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installations, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators.
Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation, including Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, bills of materials, schematics, and operating procedures.
Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch.
Partner with Maintenance Technicians to service and improve manufacturing equipment; collaborate on implementing or improving Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and train technicians in critical equipment repair or modification skills.

Desired Qualifications

First-hand experience with equipment manufacturers such as Lincoln, Atlas Copco, WTC, Centerline, and SEW.
Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and experience with FANUC robots.
A solid background in Resistance Spot Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding, particularly WTC weld timers and Lincoln MIG welding.
Experience launching pilot lines and equipment from scratch and developing new manufacturing processes.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Lathrop, California
Requisition ID	273230
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Body in White (BIW) Engineering team. This person will play a pivotal role in sustaining and improving advanced manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced, semi-automated environment. The ideal candidate has practical experience, a high aptitude for learning and adapting quickly and a track record driving continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving and mechanical design. Engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment, motivated to work closely with cross-functional teams and engage with Maintenance Technicians in order to drive operational efficiency, are encouraged to apply. </p>

Job 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. Employ structured problem-solving techniques to contain, root-cause, and eliminate failure modes
Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class process quality and manufacturing capacity. Collaborate with Control, Process, and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement projects to optimize production line serviceability, reliability, throughput, and process capability
Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installation, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators. Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation such as Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, BOMs, schematics, and operation procedures. Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch
Partner with Maintenance Technicians on servicing and improving manufacturing equipment. Collaborate on the implementation or improvement of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training on the critical skills necessary for equipment repair or modification

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronic preferred), 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. Experience with 3D CAD design and tooling manufacturing; SolidWorks or CATIA required
Practical experience with the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated MIG/RSW weld. First-hand experience with specific equipment manufacturers such as Lincoln, Atlas Copco, WTC, Centerline and SEW is preferred
Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Working familiarity with automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA (preferably Siemens with TIA portal) and robot troubleshooting/teach (preferably FANUC)
Experience commissioning and improving manufacturing equipment. Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, strong problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for learning systems quickly.  Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
Solid background in Resistance Spot Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding is strongly desired. Specifically, WTC weld timers and Lincoln MIG weld
Capacity for self-motivation and good judgment, comfort with managing a broad scope of responsibilities with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by proven project management experience
Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work on nights and weekends as required by business needs
Experience launching pilot lines and equipment from scratch as well as developing new manufacturing processes is a plus

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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