Equipment Engineer, Paint Shop
What to Expect
The successful Equipment Engineer candidate will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself and be willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise
What You’ll Do
- Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
- Diagnose equipment failures, finds root cause, and communicates and implements actions taken to the rest of the team
- Evaluate these failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area
- Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor
- Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
- Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
- Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns, as well as design and implement equipment reliability improvement projects
- Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team
- Fanuc or Kuka robotics experience
- Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Enjoys Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
- Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc)
- Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Willing to perform shift work(nights) and overtime as required
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$80,000 – $144,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
