Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, General Assembly

What You'll Do

• Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations, utilizing working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations and quickly resolve equipment failures or address quality concerns.
• Employ structured problem-solving techniques to contain, root-cause, and eliminate failure modes.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class process quality and manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with Control, Process, and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement projects to optimize production line serviceability, reliability, throughput, and process capability.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installation, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators.
• Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation such as Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, BOMs, schematics, and operation procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch.
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians on servicing and improving manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate on the implementation or improvement of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training on the critical skills necessary for equipment repair or modification.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical or Mechatronic), or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, engineering mechanics and kinematics fundamentals. Experience with 3D CAD design and tooling manufacturing; SolidWorks required
• Practical experience with the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated fastening or dispense
• First-hand experience with specific equipment manufacturers such as SEW, Atlas Copco, Chroma, CTS, etc. is preferred
• Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Working familiarity with automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA (preferably Siemens with TIA portal or Beckhoff) and robot troubleshooting (preferably FANUC)
• Experience commissioning and improving manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, strong problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Capacity for self-motivation and good judgment, comfort with managing a broad scope of responsibilities with a strong emphasis on teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by proven project management experience
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work on nights and weekends as required by business needs

Benefits

• 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
• 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