Automation Equipment Engineer, Module, Megafactory

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff) and motor controller integration; familiarity with safety PLCs
• Experience with industrial robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, Durr, Cartesian, SCARA, or articulated systems)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills under tight timing constraints
• Familiarity with paint shop systems and processes: powder supply/reclaim, dust collectors, humidifiers, IR ovens, sealant dispense, conveyors
• Experience designing in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or EPLAN)
• Proven ability to support full project lifecycle from scoping through implementation and handoff
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work across engineering, production, and maintenance teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Tesla Babies program