Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Powder Coating, Energy

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our Powder coating team at Gigafactory New York. As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving existing equipment, tooling, and automated robotic systems, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and implement new automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in powder coat and paint processes
• Ensure 24/7 production operations by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently, with a focus on minimizing downtime and optimizing powder coat and paint systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs (including Siemens) and industrial robots (including Fanuc)
• Drive continuous improvement of automated equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics
• Conduct risk assessments and lead safety evaluations for equipment prior to launch
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new equipment and processes

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with automation and electromechanical systems, including troubleshooting PLCs, robotics, and vision systems
• Practical experience with coating manufacturing processes, equipment, and assembly flow
• Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving under tight timing constraints
• Familiarity with 3D CAD packages, such as SolidWorks and CATIA, is a plus
• Expertise in maintaining and upgrading tooling and fixtures used in Powder-coating systems
• Experience working in paint shops or powder coating areas, including familiarity with powder supply systems, powder reclaim systems, dust collector systems, humidifier systems, IR ovens, pretreatment systems, overhead power and free conveyor systems, and sealant robotic dispense systems
• Experience working with Controls Engineers and Process Engineers to sustain, maintain, and improve existing equipment
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations, including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures