Robotics Equipment Engineer, Sub Assembly, Megafactory

$86,400 - $151,200/Yr

Tesla - Lathrop, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lathrop, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and produce innovative technologies. The Equipment Engineer will focus on sustaining, improving, designing, and sourcing tooling and equipment, while also maintaining existing equipment and testers. The position emphasizes hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and requires strong analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in manufacturing processes, analyze critical data, and understand equipment capabilities.
• Modify line layouts using Lean Manufacturing best practices to optimize material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics.
• Participate in the transition of products from concept to mass manufacturing.
• Optimize production equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class quality levels.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase yield, capacity, and capability.
• Respond to equipment issues, perform maintenance escalations, and identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Design new tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment to enhance processes and yield.
• Conceptualize high-volume production equipment, prioritizing safety, cost, capacity, volumetric efficiency, and delivery time.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in the part manufacturing process, utilizing structured problem-solving techniques.
• Utilize CAD modeling and FEA structural analysis for new tooling/equipment, defining specifications and requirements.
• Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with Automation/Control Engineers for design and implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch.
• Support 24/7 production operations as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to safety best practices.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with 3D CAD design and analysis; SolidWorks required, CATIA a plus.
• Good understanding of Engineering Mechanics and Kinematics fundamentals.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Fanuc Robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with electrical design and modification; AutoCAD/EPLAN required.
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including pneumatics, sensors, motors, pumps, and actuators.
• Experience sourcing and overseeing installation of large equipment projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Working experience with data visualization tools such as SQL and Python.
• Understanding of automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA and interfaces with software and factory databases.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad scope, displaying self-starting and proactive qualities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or with minimal direction.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company Paid 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 including 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.