Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Equipment Engineer - Model 3

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with mechanical and electrical systems and custom machine-building.
Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, and electromechanical components.
Familiarity with design for manufacturing, overall equipment effectiveness, process validation, welding, computer numerical control, and pneumatic systems.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
A hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment and an interest in optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day coverage of production equipment, including robots, conveyors, auto fastening systems, and dispense/validation stations.
Respond promptly to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtime and ensure continuity.
Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and document corrective actions.
Own equipment health and uptime metrics; drive total productive maintenance, preventive maintenance completion, and reliability improvements.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance procedures and schedules to ensure sustainable equipment performance.
Support major repairs, rebuilds, and retrofits during planned downtime or production breaks.
Collaborate with Controls, Process, and Test Engineering to address equipment issues, implement design changes, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Participate in spare parts strategy and manage component reliability with vendors and maintenance engineering.
Design and implement equipment reliability improvement projects focused on hardware upgrades, improved component design, and operator ergonomics.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	279544
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla's Model 3 General Assembly team is seeking an Associate Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, develop, and optimize equipment, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling for production. Based at our Fremont factory, this role ensures the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of equipment used in Production. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams, manage tooling designs, and drive initiatives to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day coverage of production equipment, including robots, conveyors, auto fastening systems, and dispense/validation stations
Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuity
Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and document corrective actions
Own equipment health and uptime metrics — drive TPM, PM completion, and reliability improvements
Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures and schedules, ensuring sustainable equipment performance
Support major repairs, rebuilds, and retrofits during planned downtime or production breaks
Collaborate with Controls, Process, and Test Engineering to address equipment issues, implement design changes, and improve OEE
Participate in spare parts strategy and manage component reliability with vendors and maintenance engineering
Design and implement equipment reliability improvement projects, focusing on hardware upgrades, improved component design, and operator ergonomics

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building
Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components
Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in manufacturing environment

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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