Equipment Engineer, Central Tooling, Powertrain

What To Expect
The primary role of Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is leading the Central Tooling Management (CTM) team to provide tooling support for Gigafactory Nevada, minimize production downtime, troubleshoot and repair of torque tools, improve quality of fastened joints, and be a significant contributor to the overall success of the factory. Additionally, the successful individual will be the subject matter expert on torque tools supporting other Tesla manufacturing locations.

What You'll Do

Manage 6/8 Calibration Technicians on providing 24/7 support to tooling line calls, as well as sustaining activities such as torque audits, and calibration and maintenance of tools. Additionally, the recruiting and training of new team members

Establishing and maintaining the whole torque tool ecosystem. (Inventory, setup, repair, network management and data management)

Ownership of calibration due dates and active communication with Maintenance Planners/Line Mgmt. to coordinate calibration operations during extended downtime. Active hands-on participation and support for large scale calibration operations

Manage standard sockets/extensions; develop sockets and extensions for project teams

Function as a Fastening Expert through providing 2nd/3rd level technical support for Equipment and Process engineering (programming, alignment, rebalancing)

Run TTF (Torque to Failure) for NPI and Quality on demand. Set up the equipment offline and provide a full report/study

Manage inventory of torque tools and critical components, including RMA

Assist Quality teams to understand and conduct residual torque measurement

Manage the following: ToolsTalk2 Server for all PF6000 controllers factory wide, user access and user rights to Atlas Copco ToolsTalk2 server, and Atlas Copco Virtual Stations and TT2 licenses on Server and FMS

What You'll Bring

Expertise in electric, pneumatic and battery-powered torque tools

Working knowledge of network communications

Strong data analysis skills

Preferred: experience with Atlas Copco systems, electrical and mechanical repairs

Preferred: good understanding of engineering principles, tightening/fastening strategies

Preferred: proficient in Fieldbus, PLC and ToolsNet intercommunication

Preferred: Fastening trace analysis for proper clamp load development

Use of spreadsheet and other office software (i.e. MS Office)

Preferred: experience with data analysis software (i.e. Access)

Ability to excel under pressure with competing demands and tight deadlines

Benefits
Compensation and 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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