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.
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.
Bachelors 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, 3D Printing 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
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) 401k 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