Sustains 24/7 Megapack production operations, responding to equipment issues, diagnosing equipment failures through Root Cause Analysis, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Provides hands-on support to maintenance team to resolve extended downtime situations. Performs equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability. Troubleshoots and improves controls systems, including Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC, to keep the lines moving smoothly without costly downtime. Uses SQL and Tableau dashboards to track important metrics across the line to drive continuous improvement.Creates CAD models and technical 2D drawings in Solidworks and AutoCAD for spare parts, new tooling, and equipment. Participates in spare part analysis and cost reduction, working with Spares Department to stock important parts/tooling and RMA faulty components. Defines specifications and performs DFM for outsourced tooling and equipment, manages suppliers and RFQs, prepares POs and handles PO receipts.Develops BOMs, assembly schematics, Preventative Maintenance guides, and Manufacturing Instructions for production equipment. Prepares Production Change Approvals and leads major milestone buy-offs before launch or return to production.Coordinates with Facilities on the installation of new equipment, preparing Change Request Forms and providing the necessary mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and structural information through design documentation and utility layouts and matrices. Collaborates with EHS and Quality on adjustments to equipment and manufacturing processes to improve process quality and eliminate potential risks, making Tesla a safer place to work.

Performed reliability engineering to maintain and improve existing manufacturing equipment and automation processes. Investigated continuous-improvement opportunities and assisted in the development and implementation of new processes to improve equipment reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce cost.

Operated and maintained shipboard mechanical systems, including the diesel propulsion and power generation plant, water treatment equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration, and ship service systems. Fabricated replacement components using limited shipboard resources, schematics, and personal designs.

As a nuclear reactor mechanic, participated in the operation of a nuclear-powered steam propulsion plant during critical and shutdown conditions. Monitored plant parameters to ensure optimal operation and utilized schematics, technical manuals, and procedures to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on reactor plant components and secondary steam systems.