EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, CASTINGS

What to ExpectTesla is looking for a highly motivated Equipment Engineer to create manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge Castings and CNC Machining chassis/drive unit manufacturing facility. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to take new part designs into full production with new equipment and update existing equipment designs to meet new production needsWhat You’ll DoDesign manufacturing equipment and fixturesDevelop manufacturing processes, drive design for manufacturabilityCollaborate with small teams on in-house development of novel and complex automation equipmentDevelop specifications for custom automation equipmentClosely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment designManage external equipment integrators from equipment development through buyoffValidate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementationCreate detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processesDesign production workstations for ergonomics and efficiencyWhat You’ll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experienceExperience with multiple new equipment installations and product startups3+ years of manufacturing engineering experienceExperience developing manufacturing equipment for new and unique productsExperience transitioning equipment or fixtures from prototype to productionExperience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is also a plus)Experience developing automated manufacturing equipmentStrong mechanical fabrication and machine shop skills, operating a mill, lathe, welder a plus.Experience programming industrial robots (FANUC, Kuka) preferredControls experience including PLC programming knowledge preferredCompensation 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 $80,000 - $264,000/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact [email protected] for additional information or to request accommodations.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice