<p>A Mechanical Design Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (AUTOCAD, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, Python, HMI scripting, etc) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with production teams to create or modify equipment design through prototype development into high volume production </li><li>Provide design for manufacturing feedback to simplify designs for highest production efficiency and scalability. Develop flexible machine concepts for high-volume production minimizing complexity and cost while maximizing number of supported product variants </li><li>Generate machine specifications, process documentation and manufacturing instructions. Identify and resolve a diverse range of equipment mechanical, electrical, controls and software issues in production </li><li>Collaborate with cross functional teams in the development of process flows, control plan, GR&R, work instructions, process capability, rework procedures, calibration and qualification of tools, quality validation, risk assessments (PFMEA) & new product introduction </li><li>Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers in the commissioning and start of production of new automated manufacturing equipment. Collaborate with EHS in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of safety hazards, proposing and implementing engineering solutions </li><li>Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per Tesla standards </li><li>Architect automated equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD. Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits </li><li>Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements. Analyze system constraints and propose innovative solutions </li><li>Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production. Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality </li><li>Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment </li><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience </li><li>Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Siemens programming language </li><li>Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities </li><li>Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching experience </li><li>2+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management </li><li>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 </li><li>Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI's, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience </li><li>Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal </li><li>Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (nights and weekends) and overtime as required </li></ul>