Tesla Lathrop , CA 95330
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams responsible for designing and producing exciting new technologies. The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will be responsible for sustaining, improving, designing, and/or sourcing tooling and equipment. They will lead a team of engineers and work closely with cross functional stakeholders to maintain existing equipment, processes, and testers. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.
Develop expertise in manufacturing processes, analyze critical data, and understand equipment capabilities. Modify line layouts using Lean Manufacturing best practices to optimize material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics. Participate in the transition of products from concept to mass manufacturing
Optimize production equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class quality levels. Lead continuous improvement projects to increase yield, capacity, and capability
Design new tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment to enhance processes and yield. Conceptualize high-volume production equipment, prioritizing safety, cost, capacity, volumetric efficiency, and delivery time
Diagnose and resolve issues in the part manufacturing process, utilizing structured problem-solving techniques
Create documentation such as BOMs, schematics, maintenance guides, and operator manuals
Utilize CAD modeling and FEA structural analysis for new tooling/equipment, defining specifications and requirements
Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with Automation/Control Engineers for design and implementation
Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
Possess working experience with tools such as Conveyors & Cranes, Atlas Copco Fastening tools, Hipot Testers, CTS Leak Testers, etc.
Support 24/7 production operations as needed
5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
Experience leading a team of engineers in a manufacturing setting
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience with chemical dispensing system (Refrigerant, Adhesives, potting, coolant, and sealants)
Familiar with fastening strategies used in transducer-based torque driving
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
Experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC platforms
Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks or CATIA)
Ability and flexibility to one day support a highly automated line and the next support a completely manual general assembly line
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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