Equipment Engineer, Paint Shop

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

Responsibilities

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnose 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, as well as design and implement equipment reliability improvement projects
• Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team
• Fanuc or Kuka robotics experience
• 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)
• 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
Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $144,000/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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