Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Optimus

Description:
The Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is primarily responsible for the equipment technologies used for a program. They will be the main coordinator between vendors and Tesla for driving business needs for various products and sourcing the most suitable equipment for processes. They will lead a team of equipment engineers responsible for driving OEE improvements, equipment production readiness, and KPI metrics tracking of production machines. They will drive safety buyoffs for factory compliance and safety improvements. The Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will work closely with cross functional teams to improve quality, safety, first pass yield, output rate, and equipment availability.

Responsibilities:
Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test of manufacturing equipment
Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using the 5S methodology
Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
Identify and drive continuous improvement, automation, and cost reduction programs
Drive process control and process development, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability
Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
Utilize knowledge of electrical and mechanical assemblies to predict equipment failure modes and proactively set and establish preventative maintenance schedules
Perform trials through engineering change control to test the effect of equipment improvements
Actively use data visualization tools to quantitatively evaluate and track machine performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics
Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical experience in a production environment
Proficiency with electrical and pneumatic schematics and creation in tools like AutoCAD & EPLAN
Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve positive results with multiple vendors and meeting timelines and budgets
Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment. Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
Experience in leading team of engineers

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation
$144,000 - $216,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.