Tesla
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Body in White, Megafactory
Tesla, Lathrop, California, United States, 95330
Tesla is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Body in White (BIW) team at Megafactory. As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing equipment, including tooling, fixtures, and cranes, and collaborate with cross functional team to help solve production bottlenecks. You will also work with contractors and integrators to define, develop, install, and commission new automation solutions.
Responsibilities
Be the subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processesUnderstand GD&T and design principlesWork with equipment vendors to develop unique solutions from concept to production phaseLeverage our in-house machine shop/prototyping team to design, fabricate and qualify new designsWorking with other operational teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecksPresent data for design reviews and information to cross functional teams and management effectivelyContinuously analyze BIW manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiencyProvide technical support to the maintenance team to resolve any BIW-related issues that may arise during manufacturing, ensuring minimal downtimeCreate and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process manualsRequirements
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experiencePractical experience with BIW manufacturing processes, equipment, and assembly flowProficiency with CATIA, 3D experience is desiredBe a subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Resistance Spot Welding, structure adhesive processes, including updating cranes and all equipment needed in BIWUnderstanding of complex automation control systemsPartner with Controls Engineers and Process Engineers to sustain, maintain and improve the existing Gas Metal Arc Welding equipmentKnowledge of heavy duty crane systemsUnderstanding of safety regulationsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$86,400 - $151,200/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.
Responsibilities
Be the subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processesUnderstand GD&T and design principlesWork with equipment vendors to develop unique solutions from concept to production phaseLeverage our in-house machine shop/prototyping team to design, fabricate and qualify new designsWorking with other operational teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecksPresent data for design reviews and information to cross functional teams and management effectivelyContinuously analyze BIW manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiencyProvide technical support to the maintenance team to resolve any BIW-related issues that may arise during manufacturing, ensuring minimal downtimeCreate and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process manualsRequirements
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experiencePractical experience with BIW manufacturing processes, equipment, and assembly flowProficiency with CATIA, 3D experience is desiredBe a subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Resistance Spot Welding, structure adhesive processes, including updating cranes and all equipment needed in BIWUnderstanding of complex automation control systemsPartner with Controls Engineers and Process Engineers to sustain, maintain and improve the existing Gas Metal Arc Welding equipmentKnowledge of heavy duty crane systemsUnderstanding of safety regulationsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$86,400 - $151,200/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.