Sr. Equipment Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. 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 Sr. Equipment Engineer will be responsible for sustaining, improving, designing, and/or sourcing tooling and equipment. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• 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
• Support 24/7 production operations as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics engineering, or equivalent relevant experience 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to safety best practices
• Experience with Robot program troubleshooting. Working experience with data visualization tools such as SQL and Python
• Understanding of automation control systems PLC/HMI/SCADA (preferably Siemens with TIA portal and Ignition) and interfaces with software and factory databases
• Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including pneumatics, sensors, motors, pumps, and actuators

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:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)