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Tesla Staff Equipment Engineer Powertrain 
United States, California, Fremont 
810622180

06.04.2025
What You’ll Do
  • Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test of manufacturing equipment
  • Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using the 5S methodology
  • Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement, automation, and cost reduction programs
  • Drive process control and process development, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability
  • Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
  • Utilize knowledge of electrical and mechanical assemblies to predict equipment failure modes and proactively set and establish preventative maintenance schedules
  • Perform trials through engineering change control to test the effect of equipment improvements
  • Actively use data visualization tools to quantitatively evaluate and track machine performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics
  • Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Machatronic Engineering, or the equivalent in experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical experience in a production environment
  • Proficiency with electrical and pneumatic schematics and creation in tools like AutoCAD & EPLAN
  • Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
  • Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve positive results with multiple vendors and meeting timelines and budgets
  • Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
  • Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment. Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
  • Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels
  • Experience in leading team of engineers