Equipment Engineer, Seats & Subs

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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. Diagnoses 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. Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects

What You’ll Bring

BS Degree on Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (Other Technical Disciplines Encouraged to apply) Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team. 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)
• 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

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.

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