Tabless Equipment Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment lines in Tabless for our advanced cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries.
The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world class manufacturing facility right here in the Bay Area. Tesla Motors is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.

The Equipment Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. He/She will work closely with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing), Quality and Process teams to fix production equipment issues and support NPI team to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.What You’ll Do

• You will be responsible for providing engineering support to the production and maintenance team when needed
• You will be responsible for Validation and characterization of new/current equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
• You will lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
• You will collaborate with external equipment suppliers on equipment design and improvement
• You will work with Controls engineer to troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
• You will be creating detailed Manufacturing Instructions to define new processes and document new equipment operation
• You will develop preventive maintenance procedure and a comprehensive spares list to maximize OEE of equipment
• You will be training technicians and line operators on manufacturing processes
• You will Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and specify hand tools for manual assembly tasks
• You will manage Continuous improvement projects to drive equipment improvements based on PFMEA/ DFMEA risk assessment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing Engineer working on automation and/or solving electromechanical systems and software systems
• Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing - automation equipment, web handling, Laser welding, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs (TwinCAT Preferred), motion controls, and data capture
• Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixture, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks, Catia is a plus)
• Demonstrated experience in reading layouts, tooling drawings, Pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Preferred experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Wintriss, etc.)
• Willing to work on weekends to support production when needed
• Willing to travel (10-20%) as needed

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• You will be responsible for providing engineering support to the production and maintenance team when needed
• You will be responsible for Validation and characterization of new/current equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
• You will lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
• You will collaborate with external equipment suppliers on equipment design and improvement
• You will work with Controls engineer to troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
• You will be creating detailed Manufacturing Instructions to define new processes and document new equipment operation
• You will develop preventive maintenance procedure and a comprehensive spares list to maximize OEE of equipment
• You will be training technicians and line operators on manufacturing processes
• You will Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and specify hand tools for manual assembly tasks
• You will manage Continuous improvement projects to drive equipment improvements based on PFMEA/ DFMEA risk assessmen