Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Expansion Battery Module

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Expansion Battery Module
Job Category Manufacturing
Location Sparks, Nevada
Req. ID 226746
Job Type Full-time


What to Expect
A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer on the Battery, Powertrain, Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that Engineers will start with strengths in a given field (AUTOCAD, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, Python, HMI scripting, etc) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.


What You’ll Do
Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
Active leader of a cross functional TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. 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 and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Takes initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor


What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Siemens programming language is preferred
Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching, preferred
3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred
Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus
Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (nights and weekends) and overtime as required


Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

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