Joining Equipment Engineer

What to ExpectTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Joining Equipment Engineer to join our dynamic team at Gigafactory New York. This role combines hands-on equipment maintenance and optimization with sustaining and improving joining processes for commercial-scale energy storage products. You will maintain and upgrade automated systems, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvements to support high-volume production of innovative Tesla products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineering, quality, and production, will be key to minimizing downtime, enhancing yield, and implementing lean solutions in a fast-paced environment.What You'll Do Serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining and upgrading tooling, fixtures, and automated robotic systems for BIW processes, including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), and structural adhesives; respond to 24/7 breakdowns to minimize downtime and ensure production stabilityTrain production associates on manufacturing instructions, welding procedures, and updated processes; manage welding procedure qualifications and generate documentation for manufacturing teamsCollaborate with equipment vendors, in-house prototyping teams, Controls Engineers, and Process Engineers to develop solutions from concept to production, including design, fabrication, and qualification of new joining tools and automationInvestigate and implement countermeasures for process issues; execute experiments, analyze data, and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across BIW and energy linesSet up and operate welding/joining processes for lab tests; interpret requirements, review procedures, and troubleshoot welding problems in RSW, GMAW MIG/MAG, and related destructive/nondestructive testsApply lean manufacturing principles to monitor yield, fallout, and critical parameters for joining processes in energy storage production; troubleshoot and root cause test failures, including data collection, DOE, GR&R, and rework process development to improve Cpk and product yieldProvide technical support to maintenance teams for BIW and joining equipment issues; create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training programs, schedules, cost estimates, and spare parts managementAnalyze manufacturing processes for opportunities in efficiency, cost reduction, and risk elimination using structured problem-solving (e.g., DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, 8D)What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy Engineering or the equivalent experienceMinimum 2 years of hands-on experience with automation, electromechanical systems, PLCs, robotics (e.g., Fanuc)Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with sustaining, improving, and operating welding processes, such as RSW, GMAW, MIG/MAGMinimum 1 years of hands-on experience with welding controllers (e.g., WTC, Lincoln Power Wave)Proven familiarity with destructive/nondestructive testing (DT/NDT)Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills under tight deadlines, with experience resolving high-level performance issues into actionable steps; ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematicsPractical experience sustaining and improving production lines, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Poke Yoke, and elimination of design risksUnderstanding of complex automation control systems, safety protocols (e.g., lockout/tagout, arc flash), and collaboration with cross-functional teamsKnowledge of 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and GD&T/design principles is a plusCompensation and BenefitsBenefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision pl

Created: 2026-01-09