Equipment Engineer, Battery Module

What To Expect

About the role

A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be responsible for operating, sustaining, and optimizing advanced manufacturing equipment and leading-edge technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the following disciplines: PLC Programming, 6-axis robots, Python scripting, SCADA, mechanical design & analysis, vision systems, or electrical testers. They must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in automated equipment while continuously developing their skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 operation either remotely or onsite during times of escalation
• Accurately and efficiently troubleshoot issues while implementing counter measures and continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and loss of efficiency
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship to maintenance and controls team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
• Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) for multiple applications such as material handling and dispense
• Responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing motion controls systems with VFDs and servo motors (PowerFlex, Kinetix, SiMotion, Lenze, LTI, Itoh Denki, etc.)
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes; develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate the frequency, severity, and impact of the failure modes
• Takes ownership and present on metrics (station level and overall line level) while planning and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness across different automated stations
• Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs with a focus on design intent, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and process capability
• Takes initiative to create, propose, implement and improve standard operating procedures for the equipment and stations within the area of ownership

Requirements

The candidate should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics engineering, or equivalent relevant experience. They must have experience programming, troubleshooting, and integrating PLC platforms with ladder logic and structured text (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff). Experience commissioning and optimizing equipment is also required. A demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement is preferred. Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & programming experience, and 3+ years in an automated, high volume manufacturing facility are required. Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly are essential. Experience with safety control devices and safety logic is preferred. The candidate should be able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI's, and have a strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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, preferred. Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred. Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal. Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cost-effective, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits include competitive pay, medical plans, dental (including orthodontic coverage), vision plans, company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits. Other benefits include commuter benefits, employee discounts and perks program, Tesla Babies program, and more.