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The Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix and improve equipment and controls related failures.
- Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems
- Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
- Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
- Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
- Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required
- Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
- Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
- Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
- Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of professional Controls Engineering experience
- 2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment
- Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systems
- Robotic programming skills desired
- HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware
- Understanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)
- Proven project management experience
- Proficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and prints
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
