Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Assembly

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Assembly Tesla - 3.3 Lathrop, CA Job Details Full-time $75,600 - $140,400 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Robot troubleshooting Mechanical blueprint interpretation Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Equipment safety procedures 3D modeling software Robotics implementation projects Tooling design Electrical schematic reading and interpretation GD&T Project management in manufacturing Industrial equipment troubleshooting Change management 3D modeling for product design Mechanical drawings Pneumatic systems Design for manufacturability (DFM) Managing projects Electrical control system maintenance Fastening Technical troubleshooting support Quality improvement programs in engineering Manufacturing company experience Mechanical troubleshooting Mechanical product development projects Production troubleshooting Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Production Engineering team and play a pivotal role in integrating, sustaining, and improving advanced manufacturing equipment across Megafactory California. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience, a high aptitude for learning and adapting quickly, and a track record of driving continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving and mechanical design. Engineers on our team are independent, proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented — thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to drive operational excellence. If you are passionate about building world-class manufacturing systems and are motivated to make a measurable impact at scale, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations, utilizing working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations and quickly resolve equipment failures or address quality concerns. Employ structured problem-solving techniques to contain, root-cause, and eliminate failure modes Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class process quality and manufacturing capacity. Collaborate with Control, Process, and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement projects to optimize production line serviceability, reliability, throughput, and process capability Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installation, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators. Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation such as Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, BOMs, schematics, and operation procedures. Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch Partner with Maintenance and Controls Technicians to service and improve automated manufacturing equipment, leveraging their frontline diagnostics on PLCs, robots, and mechanical systems. Collaborate on enhancing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training on critical skills for safe equipment repair and recovery, and the modification of tooling and equipment What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical or Mechatronic), or equivalent experience Minimum 3 years of experience in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including engineering mechanics, kinematics, material selection, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks required), with experience in tolerance analysis, GD&T, and designing precision tooling and automated assembly systems Proven experience integrating and sustaining production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, and automated fastening/dispense systems. Skilled at evaluating vendor and integrator designs for serviceability, robustness, and controls interface compatibility. Familiarity with OEMs such as SEW, Atlas Copco, Chroma, or CTS is strongly preferred Expertise with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Proficiency in robot programming and troubleshooting (FANUC 6+1 axis). Working familiarity with automation control systems

PLC/HMI/SCADA

(preferably Siemens with TIA portal or Beckhoff) Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, strong troubleshooting skills, and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D) Capacity for self-motivation and good judgment, comfort with managing a broad scope of responsibilities with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by proven project management experience Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work on nights and weekends as required by business needs Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $75,600 - $140,400/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.