Equipment Engineer

What To Expect
The Equipment Engineer will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Mechanical, Laser Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Dispensing systems, Adhesive systems, Conveyor systems, Electrical/PLC, Vision Systems, Robotics etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself and be willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise.

What You'll Do

Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime

Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates and implements actions taken to the rest of the team

Evaluate these failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area and perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends, holidays or night shift required)

Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor

Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor

Work with Maintenance, Controls and Process engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures and minimize equipment downtime

Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns, updating MFMEA according to new failure modes

Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory

Develop Predictive Maintenance Strategies, to monitor equipment signals and detect anomalies before they affect or cause unplanned downtime

Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects, Capacity increase projects and Headcount reduction projects

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Troubleshooting and problem-solving methodologies with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding

Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint etc.)

Skilled with common engineering software (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, Robo-guide, E-Plan, 3DPrinting software, etc.)

Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Willing to perform shift work (nights) and extra hours as required

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:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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