What to Expect
The successful Launch Equipment Engineer candidate will gain broad-based industrial maintenance experience, encompassing Electrical / PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Injection Molding, Machining, Hydraulics / Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle whatever technical challenge presents itself, and be willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise.
What You'll Do
- Drive development and continuous improvement of equipment, injection molding process and standards within the Plastics shop
- Perform root cause analysis on equipment bad actors and major unplanned downtime. Develop and implement solutions using problem solving analysis such 8D and several other tools
- Work in a team of engineers and technicians as an in-house integration team that scopes and executes projects from concept through to start-up and commissioning
- Become subject matter expert on all equipment - mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls - and train other engineers and technicians in the paint shop
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the maintenance management
- Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement working with Spares Coordinator and Maintenance Engineering to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
- Active leader of a TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
- Drive quality concerns and voice of the customer to the paint process and implement changes based on these requirements
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceExperience with Injection molding machines (Engel and Krauss Maffei)Knowledge on paint processes and robot programming (Durr equipment is a plus)Knowledge in Fluid Dispensing equipment's (Cannon or Krauss Maffei)Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work teamEnjoys Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingSkilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and weldingAble to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematic and willing to travel to equipment vendors for initial training and developmentNeed experience with dispensing system particularly for systems processing reactive materials such as polyurethane or isocyanate resin systemsHands-on experience with dosing machines, chemical systems, and related maintenance tasks as well as injection molding machinesCompensation 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 :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-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)401(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 program