What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, General Assembly, Semi position at Tesla?
As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer on Tesla's General Assembly, Semi team, you will sustain, optimize, and improve advanced automated manufacturing equipment. This role involves reducing downtime, maximizing efficiency, and enhancing safety and process standards. You'll become a subject matter expert on critical equipment, contributing to Tesla's mission of building a sustainable future.
Responsibilities
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) that require international travel to validate and launch new production tooling
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to support continuous production and minimize downtime
Design and validate jigs, fixtures, tooling, and maintenance schedules to ensure safety and reliability
Uses first principals' approach and lead upgrades and modifications to improve equipment performance and process capability
Develop expertise on assigned equipment, including automation systems, to support training and troubleshooting
Run ROI analysis and present engineering justification to Capex
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
Experience in high-volume manufacturing setting
Strong 2D and 3D CAD design skillset
Hands-on knowledge of robotics (e.g., Fanuc), vision systems (e.g., Keyence, Cognex), dispense systems, and conveyance systems
Familiarity with AGVs, torque tools, dispense, fluid fill systems, and EOL testing is a plus
Strong skills in designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling with a focus on safety, DFM, and GD&T
Demonstrated experience with 3-phase 480 / 208 VAC, single-phase 208 / 120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
Proven problem-solving ability using structured methods like DMAIC, 8D, or 5 Whys, and excellent communication and teamwork skills
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
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