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Facilities & Equipment Engineer, Production Control, Semi

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 06, 2025
What to Expect As the Facilities & Equipment Engineer for the Semi Production Control team at Gigafactory Nevada, you will be responsible for leading the engineering, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement of equipment used for material flow across all operational areas of the Semi program. This includes a robust fleet of Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs), tugger systems, dock equipment, specialized racks, and other conveyance technologies critical to achieving a forklift-free and highly efficient material handling system. This role requires strong technical and operational leadership to ensure the reliability, serviceability, and scalability of equipment, as well as the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, MFE, Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, and Suppliers) to anticipate operational needs and execute sustainable engineering strategies. What You'll Do Lead the lifecycle strategy for all equipment used in material flow, including AMRs, smart carts, charging stations, transfer conveyors, ergonomic tuggers, specialized racks, and dock automation systems Oversee the preventive and reactive maintenance programs for equipment critical to material delivery, ensuring 24/7 uptime in coordination with site maintenance team Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, checklists, and KPIs for reliability, service intervals, spare parts management, and safety Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to scale Semi's unique logistics system, supporting dynamic changes in takt time, line configurations, and PFEP requirements Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for equipment failures, leveraging structured problem-solving tools (DMAIC, 8D) Collaborate with Automation & Controls teams to integrate new logic, vision, and safety features into equipment and AMRs via PLC, Python, SQL, and MES tools Manage vendor relationships, technical validations (FAT/SAT), and onboarding of new technologies to improve equipment reliability and ergonomic performance Work closely with the Material Flow Engineering (MFE) and Production Control (PC) teams to optimize fleet configuration, charging infrastructure, and route logic Establish training programs and documentation for operators and technicians to ensure sustainable local ownership of material flow systems.Track and report equipment performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and build visibility dashboards for senior leadership Support pilot phases (RC/CP) of new systems and coordinate material validation activities prior to launch ramps What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment or material flow systems engineering, preferably in high-volume or automotive manufacturing Demonstrated leadership in AMR fleet deployment and sustainment, preferably using OTTO, MiR, or similar platforms Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) and robotic integration Ability to read and modify technical schematics, CAD layouts, and system logic Experience managing preventive maintenance strategies and equipment life cycle programs.Familiarity with MES systems, SQL databases, Python scripting, and automated reporting tools Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence without authority Willingness to work flexible hours and provide hands-on support during early shifts, ramp periods, or weekends, as required Prior experience supporting new factory launches or brownfield transformations.Knowledge of War Room logistics, PFEP development, and Phase Gate (RC/CP) rollout strategies Comfortable managing multicultural teams and vendors.Certification or training in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or equivalent frameworks Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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