Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Powdercoat

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Powder coat

Join Tesla as a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Powder coating Production Engineering team, playing a pivotal role in sustaining and improving advanced manufacturing equipment in highly automated paint and powder coating manufacturing systems.

• Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations, responding to escalations and quickly resolving equipment failures or quality concerns, employing structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), collaborating with Control, Process, and Quality Engineers on continuous improvement projects.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installations, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators, and develop and maintain equipment and process documentation including specifications, safety guidelines, BOMs, schematics, and operation procedures.
• Design NFPA
  79/NEC/UL508A‑compliant control panels and create detailed electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement ANSI/RIA
  15.06/OSHA‑compliant safety systems for new or modified equipment.
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians on servicing and improving manufacturing equipment, and collaborate on the implementation or improvement of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automated, fast‑paced manufacturing environments with exposure to safety best practices and change management systems.
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, engineering mechanics and kinematics fundamentals; experience with 3D CAD (Solid Works required).
• Practical experience with operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, automated paint equipment, and automated fastening or dispense; familiarity with specific equipment manufacturers (SEW, Atlas Copco, Gema, MS Carlisle, Nordson, Wagner, Durr, etc.) preferred.
• Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; familiarity with automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA (preferably Siemens with TIA portal or Allen Bradley) and motor controller integration; familiarity with safety PLCs.
• Experience commissioning and improving manufacturing equipment; demonstrated track record of OEE improvement, strong problem‑solving skills, and aptitude for learning systems quickly; structured problem‑solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why, or Eight Disciplines.
• Capacity for self‑motivation and good judgment, comfort with managing a broad scope of responsibilities with strong emphasis on teamwork; excellent written and verbal communication; proven project management experience.
• Experience with industrial robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, Durr, Cartesian, SCARA, or articulated systems).
• Knowledge or experience in an industrial paint shop preferred (paint process, paint equipment, best practices and safety).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work on nights and weekends as required by business needs.

A full‑time Tesla employee is eligible for competitive benefits at day 1 of hire, including:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans – options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible Aetna medical plan.
• Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 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); paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

$86,400 – $178,200 / 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.

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