Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Assembly, Megapack

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLathrop, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Mechatronic, 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, including engineering mechanics, kinematics, material selection, and design for manufacturability.
Proficiency in 3D CAD, with SolidWorks required; experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and designing precision tooling and automated assembly systems.
Experience integrating and sustaining production equipment, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated fastening and dispense systems.
Ability to evaluate vendor and integrator designs for serviceability, robustness, and controls interface compatibility.
Expertise in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Proficiency in FANUC 6+1-axis robot programming and troubleshooting.
Working familiarity with PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation control systems.
Demonstrated track record of improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness and strong troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why, or Eight Disciplines.
Self-motivation and good judgment, with the ability to manage a broad scope of responsibilities and work as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven project management experience.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including night and weekend shifts as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations by using working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations, resolve equipment failures, and address quality concerns.
Use structured problem-solving to contain, identify the root cause of, and eliminate failure modes.
Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyze performance metrics, and optimize equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness 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 approvals before launch.
Partner with Maintenance and Controls Technicians to service and improve automated manufacturing equipment, using their frontline diagnostics on PLCs, robots, and mechanical systems.
Collaborate on improving Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures, provide training on critical skills for safe equipment repair and recovery, and modify tooling and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering is preferred.
Familiarity with OEMs such as SEW, Atlas Copco, Chroma, or CTS is strongly preferred.
Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff experience is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Lathrop, California
Requisition ID	273196
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Production Engineering team and play a pivotal role in integrating, sustaining, and improving advanced manufacturing equipment across Megafactory California. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience, a high aptitude for learning and adapting quickly, and a track record of driving continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving and mechanical design. Engineers on our team are independent, proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented — thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to drive operational excellence. If you are passionate about building world-class manufacturing systems and are motivated to make a measurable impact at scale, we encourage you to apply.

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 and Controls Technicians to service and improve automated manufacturing equipment, leveraging their frontline diagnostics on PLCs, robots, and mechanical systems. Collaborate on enhancing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training on critical skills for safe equipment repair and recovery, and the modification of tooling and equipment

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical or Mechatronic), 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, including engineering mechanics, kinematics, material selection, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks required), with experience in tolerance analysis, GD&T, and designing precision tooling and automated assembly systems
Proven experience integrating and sustaining production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated fastening/dispense systems. Skilled at evaluating vendor and integrator designs for serviceability, robustness, and controls interface compatibility. Familiarity with OEMs such as SEW, Atlas Copco, Chroma, or CTS is strongly preferred
Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Proficiency in robot programming and troubleshooting (FANUC 6+1 axis). Working familiarity with automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA (preferably Siemens with TIA portal or Beckhoff)
Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, strong troubleshooting skills, and an aptitude for learning systems quickly.  Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
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

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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