Equipment Engineer, Production Control, Powertrain

What You'll Do

• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Work collaboratively with design, product excellence, production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff)
• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
• Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
• Manage engineering projects with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and successfully integrate fleet equipment throughout areas in the factory
• Drive project improvements on Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) and other material flow fixed conveyance and ASRS systems
• Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines
• Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
• Structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc)
• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence others
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration
• Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration
• Experience in automotive or high volume manufacturing is highly desired
• Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as determined by project needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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, Tesla