A manufacturing equipment engineer in the productioncontrol team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of themost automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for theposition has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. Theexpectation is that an engineers will start with strengths in a given field(AUTOCAD, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, Python, HMI scripting, etc) andthen learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requirescapability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.The expectation is not that you arrive on day 1 with this capability, but thatyou have the aptitude and desire to learn all aspects of automation.

• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through respondingto and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Work collaboratively with design, product excellence,production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering,Maintenance and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure productionlines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts.
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLCcontroller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff)
• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots(Fanuc)Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place,dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
• Manage engineering projects with Automated GuidedVehicles (AGVs) and successfully integrate fleet equipment throughout areas inthe factory
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability,reliability and process capability.
• Drive project improvements on Vertical ReciprocatingConveyors (VRCs) and other material flow fixed conveyance and ASRS systems.
• Responsible for continuous process optimization ofautomated lines
• Become owner / subject matter expert to driveequipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting androot cause analysis.
• Build training material, maintenance routines, servicebulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment lifecycle management
• Interface process and test equipment with Tesla MES andproduction quality databases using Python scripting and SQL
• Develop and improve equipment validation proceduresincluding calibration and qualification
• Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensuresufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
• Provide hands-on support to maintenance team totroubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Familiarity with SPC and development ofequipment-related OCAPs

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or ComputerEngineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptionalability
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability ina programming language
• Structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D,etc)
• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presenceothers
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, andconfiguration
• Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration
• Experience in automotive or high volume manufacturing ishighly desired
• Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends asdetermined by project needs
• Be committed to Tesla's mission to acceleratethe world's transition to sustainable energy