Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

What To Expect
The Tesla Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, develop, and optimize equipment, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling for production. Based at our Tilburg facility, this role ensures the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of equipment used in Production. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams, manage tooling and equipment designs, train technicians, and drive initiatives to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency.

What You'll Do

Manage equipment projects from concept to production, including design, validation, and ramp-up

Design schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are CE compliant and satisfy the Low voltage directive, EMC Directive and Machinery Directive.

Design and upgrade equipment, conveyors, tooling, fixtures, and machine stations.

Define requirements for outsourced tooling and equipment, collaborate with vendors, and establish Tesla standards

Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis to improve processes and performance.

Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to achieve production goals

Implement reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO, CE and NEN standards) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazards

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building

Expertise in EPLAN, SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment

Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in the manufacturing environment

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