Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

What to Expect Tesla’s Energy Remanufacturing team is looking for motivated engineers for equipment, and controls engineering positions. This role requires rapid problem solving and ability to iterate on solutions quickly. This team is developing brand new processes for remanufacturing energy products, and you will be responsible for improving and in some cases inventing the solution to these new processes. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. What You'll Do Troubleshoot, iterate, and solve challenging problems in real time Flexibility to work with cross functional teams to solve problems and deliver solutions on time ranging from immediate deadlines to months out deadlines Define the equipment needs for a given station to do a given process Modify PLC controls sequence logic, to enhance safety, reliability, reduce faults, and achieve production goals Configure and program IO devices, servo systems, Fanuc robots, to meet process and production needs Lead diagnose and resolve PLC faults to minimize downtime, improve cycle times, and enhance process efficiency Troubleshooting Electrical and Mechanical issues on the production line What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience 4+ years of relevant experience in an engineering role Strong problem-solving ability to address complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions Ability to troubleshoot LV and HV cabinets Proficiency in HMI/SCADA industrial systems (TIA Portal and Ignition SCADA) Evidence of mechanical design aptitude Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and logic troubleshooting using IEC-61131 compliant languages (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Studio 5000) Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Ethernet, with experience integrating distributed I/O systems (e.g., Balluff I/O-Link) Evidence of engineering fundamentals aptitude 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. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.