Equipment Engineer, Cybercab, Plastics

What to Expect

The successful Launch Equipment Engineer candidate will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Injection Molding, 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.

• Drive development and continuous improvement of equipment, injection molding process and standards within the Plastics shop
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment bad actors and major unplanned downtime. Develop and implement solutions using problem solving analysis such 8D and several other tools
• Work in a team of engineers and technicians as an in-house integration team that scopes and executes projects from concept through to start-up and commissioning
• Become subject matter expert on all equipment – mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls – and train other engineers and technicians in the paint shop
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the maintenance management
• 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
• Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
• Drive quality concerns and voice of the customer to the paint process and implement changes based on these requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with Injection molding machines (Engel and Krauss Maffei)
• Knowledge on paint processes and robot programming (Durr equipment is a plus)
• Knowledge in Fluid Dispensing equipment's (Cannon or Krauss Maffei)
• Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team
• Enjoys Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematic and willing to travel to equipment vendors for initial training and development
• Need experience with dispensing system particularly for systems processing reactive materials such as polyurethane or isocyanate resin systems
• Hands‑on experience with dosing machines, chemical systems, and related maintenance tasks as well as injection molding machines

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