Sr. AGV Equipment Engineer, Energy

Material Flow Equipment Engineer, Energy

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Material Flow Equipment Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for new and existing factories and programs. As a key member of the Industrial Engineering team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in a specific area of expertise (e.g., AGVs, navigation, robotics, PLC programming, vision, layouts, and warehouse design) and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems. Additionally, the candidate should have strong knowledge of material flow principles and production control systems, with the ability to analyze and optimize material flow processes to achieve efficient and effective production operations.

What You'll Do

• Manage engineering projects involving Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and integrate fleet equipment throughout factory and warehouse areas to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure 24 / 7 production operations by responding to and resolving breakdowns efficiently, minimizing downtime and optimizing overall equipment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, product excellence, production operations, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, maintenance, and production control, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and implement site logistics plans to optimize warehousing, yard operations, trailer management, and material flow automation in conjunction with Production Control teams, utilizing strong knowledge of material flow principles and production control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text.
• Lead equipment upgrades, focusing on serviceability, reliability, and process capability, and drive project improvements on AGVs and other material flow systems.
• Continuously optimize automated lines and drive process improvements, including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis, to achieve efficient material flow and production control.
• Develop and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management.
• Interface with Tesla's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and production quality databases using Python scripting and SQL.
• Provide hands-on support to maintenance teams and identify critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations.

What You'll Bring

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.

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.

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