Equipment Engineer, Press

The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will have broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Stamping, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, 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. Displays extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of a press shop. Experience managing a group working on process optimization, Safety validations and improvements, upgrades and new installation of equipment. Detail oriented to provide necessary documented processes to allow for on the job training and continuous process improvements.

Responsible for all equipment, incl. robotics & controls related activities in the shop

Work collaboratively with design, product excellence, production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts

Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability

Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines as well as Providing Hands-on support to maintenance in troubleshooting extended downtime and chronical issues

Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management, Identify and procure critical service parts as needed

5+ years of Professional Controls Engineering experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Environment

ACAD experience in developing electrical schematics

Experience with PLC programming (Siemens S7), troubleshooting, configuration and commissioning

Experience with robot programming (Kuka), backup, and restoration for Schuler presses

Flexibility in working weekends and night shift as required

Strong understanding of Mechatronics in how the controls system integrates with mechanical movement and functions of the press and its process

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