Automation & Equipment Engineer, Bento, Megapack

As a key member of the Production Engineering team, the Automation Equipment Engineer will be responsible for operating, sustaining, and improving advanced, highly automated systems. This role combines hands-on support of electromechanical systems with control systems development and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate across teams to deliver world-class manufacturing performance and standardization across equipment lines. Candidates with a strong aptitude for learning and solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment will thrive in this role.

• Sustain 24/7 production operations by quickly responding to and resolving issues

• Develop, debug, and document PLC code (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) to control robots, conveyors, MES, vision, and third-party equipment

• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Durr) and sequence complex multi-station automation

• Design user-friendly HMI, SCADA, and ANDON interfaces to enhance operator usability and uptime

• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and OEE metrics, including ownership of line- and station-level KPIs

• Design NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant control panels and create detailed electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics

• Conduct risk assessments and implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA-compliant safety systems for new or modified equipment

• Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs with a focus on reliability, process capability, and maintainability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize controls and automation practices across multiple lines

• Take initiative to create and improve standard operating procedures and documentation within your area of ownership

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with automation systems and electromechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff) and motor controller integration, including familiarity with safety PLCs

• Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Dürr, Cartesian, SCARA, or articulated systems), with IRVision expertise

• Hands-on experience with tester troubleshooting/communication, Halcon vision programming, dispense systems (BDtronics, Viscotec, etc.), and fastening tools

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills under tight timing constraints

• Experience designing with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or EPLAN)

• Proven ability to support the full project lifecycle from scoping through implementation and handoff

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment and provide on-call support as needed

• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset to partner effectively with engineering, production, and maintenance teams

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)