Equipment Engineer, Optimus Actuators

What To Expect Tesla is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support Optimus Actuators manufacturing — highly automated lines that produce electromechanical actuators converting energy into controlled motion. You will own equipment reliability, maintainability, and availability from installation through sustained 24/7 production, partnering with Production, Process, Quality, Controls, Infrastructure, Purchasing, and external contractors and equipment vendors. In this role you will develop maintenance strategies and PM programs, drive root-cause resolution on actuators equipment, define spare-parts and staffing needs, and train engineers and technicians to keep assets at optimum condition. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and comfortable owning automated equipment performance in a fast-paced launch and ramp environment. Travel expected as business needs require — ability to travel domestically and internationally to other Tesla factory locations and suppliers as required. What You'll Do Create, own, and continuously improve maintenance procedures for each machine ensuring site safety practices on equipment work, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Management of Change, guarding, and applicable machine-safety standards Lead and document equipment installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis on actuators manufacturing lines Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize uptime, availability, and asset life for actuators equipment while driving the preventative maintenance process end-to-end, including schedules, work standards, and closure of PM backlog Develop spare-parts bills of materials (BOMs) and define min/max inventory levels to support reliable 24/7 operation Own and improve performance of automated actuators equipment, including vision systems, Fanuc robots, Siemens PLCs, Kistler press systems, fastening systems, and rotating equipment common to actuators processes Define maintenance technician headcount required to keep machines at optimum operating condition based on maintenance time and coverage needs; support hiring and onboarding of that team Develop and execute training strategy for engineers and technicians on actuators equipment, troubleshooting, and safe work practices Create, track, and report equipment performance metrics (uptime, MTBF/MTTR, PM compliance, availability) and drive continuous improvement Partner cross-functionally with Process, Quality, Controls, Production, and Infrastructure to resolve equipment issues in real time and protect production rate and yield Support large-scale turnarounds, line installs, and construction coordination for new or modified actuators equipment What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience with deep equipment troubleshooting, repair, and asset-strategy background 5+ years of hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment in a high-volume environment (vision systems, Fanuc robots, Siemens PLC, Kistler press systems, fastening systems, or equivalent) Expertise in maintenance strategies for automated equipment in continuous or batch process environments, with a track record of improving uptime and asset life Working knowledge of process-containing automation: robots, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, pneumatics/servos, and related instrumentation (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure) Proven experience coordinating large-scale turnarounds, installations, or construction activities with internal teams and external contractors Experience developing equipment documentation, drawings, inspections, audits, spare-parts BOMs, and PM standards with background in site safety management systems (Lockout/Tagout, Management of Change, machine guarding, and related practices) Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/AutoCAD or equivalent) and ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics Demonstrated track record improving equipment availability, MTBF/MTTR, or OEE using structured problem-solving (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, DMAIC, Pareto) Strong cross-functional communication skills; able to work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, Process, and Design under changing priorities Ability to work hands-on on the factory floor and support flexible hours, including 24/7 operations coverage during launch, ramp, and critical events 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) , Tesla