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Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Energy, Powerwall

Tesla
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
What To Expect
A Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer on the Energy Production Engineering team will be a part of Energy wide projects that focus on improving SPARC Metrics and solving the most challenging problems across the business unit. The engineer will be spending 50% of their time sustaining and 50% of their time focusing on continuous improvement projects on 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 (Electrical Design/Sustaining or PLC Programming) 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 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
  • 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 Electrical Engineering/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 6 years of experience in electrical controls design & sustaining of manufacturing equipment OR 6 years of experience with Allen Bradley, Beckoff or Siemens PLC
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Experience improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
  • Experience commissioning equipment
  • Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
  • 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
  • Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
  • Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools as well as general machining
  • Experience with 2D/ 3D modeling software, Vision system development & qualification experience, experience developing and improving HMI’s, robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching


  • 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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