Tesla
Tesla is hiring: Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Remanufacturing in Buffalo
Tesla, Buffalo, NY, US
What to Expect The Tesla Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, develop, and optimize equipment, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling for production. Based at our Buffalo, NY facility, this role ensures the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of equipment used in Production. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams, manage tooling designs, train technicians, and drive initiatives to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and manufacturing efficiency. What You'll Do
- Serve as the subject matter expert for equipment, troubleshooting issues related to yield, quality, downtime, and safety
- Manage equipment projects from concept to production, including design, validation, and ramp-up
- Design and upgrade tooling, fixtures, and machine stations using SolidWorks, GD&T, and FEA/CFD analyses
- Define requirements for outsourced tooling, collaborate with vendors, and establish Tesla standards
- Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis to improve processes and performance
- Partner with Design, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to achieve production goals
- Train technicians on maintenance procedures and downtime recovery best practices
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building
- Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components
- Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in manufacturing environment
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
- Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - $72,000 - $108,000/annual salary
- Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - $86,400 - $129,600/annual salary
- Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary