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Tesla Hiring for Equipment Engineer, GA at Fremont, CA Full Time
Full Job Description
What to Expect
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the General Assembly Team for Model Y build. You will be the subject matter expert equipment issues encompassing electrical/PLC, robotics, mechanical, welding, machining, hydraulics/pneumatics, conveyor systems, etc. You will be proactive in improvement projects, multitasking, and refocusing to meet constantly shifting demands in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate leadership to drive the completion of cross-functional collaboration projects on or ahead of schedule.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause, and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team.
- Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians.
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction and improvement
- Work with Process, Controls, and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.
- Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.
- Design and Implement Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects
- Develop business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in CATIA V5 or similar 3D CAD software (Solidworks, ProE, Unigraphics, etc).
- Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities.
- Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
- Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions.
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Familiarity with industrial robots (Kuka, Fanuc, etc.) and controls systems (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)