Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Multiple Positions) SPA291615

About the position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Tesla, Inc. in Sparks, NV is responsible for sustaining 24/7 production operations by quickly resolving breakdowns to minimize downtime. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, diagnosing equipment failures, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The engineer will also be involved in equipment upgrades, validation procedures, and training technicians, while providing hands-on support to maintenance teams and programming various PLC controllers and industrial robots.

Responsibilities

• Sustain 24 by 7 production operations by resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• Lead a cross-functional TPM team and manage improvement projects to enhance factory performance.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead equipment upgrades focusing on serviceability, reliability, and process capability.
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification.
• Become an Expert Level Trainer on all machines in the assigned area and facilitate knowledge transfer to Shift Technicians.
• Provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff).
• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc).
• Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for various applications including material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding, and conveyance.
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, and work with the Spares Department to RMA faulty components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field (foreign education equivalent accepted) and 5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or related position.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in the same fields with 3 years of experience is acceptable.
• Experience in Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement and Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.
• Utilization of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W), or Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Experience in resolving manufacturing performance issues.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration.
• Knowledge of Safety and Ergonomics principles.
• Experience in Change Point Management.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience in developing models using 2D/3D software.
• Experience in vision system development and qualification.
• Experience in developing and improving HMIs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $116,938.00 per year.
• Full-time employment with a standard 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday.