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What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated equipment engineer. You will work with
cross-functional teams responsible for designing and producing exciting new
technologies. The equipment engineer is responsible for sustaining, improving,
designing and/or sourcing pieces of tooling and equipment. They will
collaborate with test engineers & controls engineers to maintain existing
equipment and testers. The equipment engineer will also lead the development
and improvement of equipment documentation and define new documentation
standards where needed. The equipment engineer will be expected to have sound
mechanical engineering fundamentals and also be comfortable contacting and
project managing a supplier or suppliers. The candidate must be independent,
proactive, and very hands-on, spending significant time on the manufacturing
line where the tooling or equipment will be used. The ideal candidate takes
pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and
attention to detail.
What You'll Do
Sustain equipment and tooling by responding to equipment issues and
maintenance escalations, while looking for opportunities to improve
existing designs
Design new tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment to be used on
the manufacturing lines
Document BOMs, schematics, maintenance guides, and operator manuals for
equipment, and support maintenance debugging efforts as needed
Create CAD models and technical 2D drawings for new tooling and equipment,
performing FEA structural analyses when applicable
Work closely with process engineers to identify opportunities for new
tools or equipment to improve our process in productivity, quality,
safety, or total cost
Analyze processes, identify where automation can be most beneficial, and
work with automation and controls engineers to design and install
automation
Define specifications and requirements for outsourced tooling and
equipment, including standardized RFQ (request for quote) documents to
be sent to suppliers
Conduct risk assessments on equipment under development and lead safety
buyoffs for equipment before launch, working closely with Safety Engineers
to ensure all equipment is safe before handing over to production
Create maintenance documentation and act as primary point of contact for
maintenance team to ensure tooling and equipment downtime is minimized
Create business cases analyzing the financial feasibility of new tooling
and equipment, calculating ROI and justifying department expenses to upper
management
What You'll Bring
BS or higher degree in engineering (Preferred Mechanical) or equivalent
relevant experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment required, including exposure to
safety best-practices
Experience with 3D CAD design and analysis; SolidWorks required, CATIA a
plus
Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including experience with
pneumatics, sensors, motors, pumps, and other actuators and related
control elements
Proven success designing tools and equipment for manufacturing or assembly
processes
Experience sourcing large equipment projects, including defining the
specifications (RFQ), reviewing quotes, selecting and managing a
supplier, supervising installation, and conducting major milestone buy-
offs
Knowledgeable of fabrication methods and limitations of Mill, Lathe, Sheet
Metal, and Additive manufacturing (3D Print)
Previous exposure to electrical connector design, electrical cabinet
layout basics, and heat transfer estimations for thermal systems
Ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and create complex mechanical,
electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and subsystem schematics
Comfortable with ambiguity, a fast-paced environment, and in a role with
broad scope
