Automation Controls Technician, Cell Electrode (Night Shift)

Tesla is recruiting highly motivated and skilled Automation Controls Technicians to support the installation, start-up and continuous support of highly automated manufacturing tools/equipment with the 4680 Battery Cell Team.

You will work with the highest caliber engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Automation Controls Technicians are the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. 

This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed.

• Demonstrate strong fundamental knowledge and experience with Automated Control Systems, Skilled at troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and or electro-mechanical systems that includes servo motors, sensors and pneumatic systems
• Skilled in SCADA & HMI systems, such as Ignition, WinCC, and Beckhoff, skilled in PLC Languages (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff) and or a demonstrated ability to learn new PLCs, experience with Fieldbus's other Networking protocols, demonstrated abilities with AutoCAD and or Solid works is a plus. 
• Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities to achieve and maximize team/departmental goals, comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment
• Prociency reading wiring diagrams, schematics,  and utilizing them to troubleshoot complex machine issues
• Command of the English Language, both written and oral
• Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and other office suite programs
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment, availability off-hours and weekends as needed