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As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations, Tesla’s Minerals and Metals Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated DCS engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – expanding production of battery materials and refining systems.
As a DCS engineer, you will work closely with the process development and design teams to deploy first-of-a-kind chemical production processes and equipment, designing new processing facilities to produce high purity battery materials, supporting projects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to the operations team.
- Implement DeltaV DCS and SIS systems including IO, Control Modules, Equipment Modules, 3rd Party interfaces and DeltaV Live graphics for large scale chemical process projects
- Development of state-based control schemes for fully autonomous startup, operating and shutdown
- Creation and standardization of tools to automate the implementation and testing of DCS systems including logic, graphics, and system architecture
- Support the design of process control narratives for maintainability, operability and optimization of chemical process control schemes
- Development of logic, infrastructure and interfacing for APC based controls
- Develop control system architectures for greenfield chemical processing facilities including interfaces with motor controls, PLCs, site level IT and enterprise level IT, Implementation of SIS and BMS systems
- Support commissioning of DCS systems including automating workflows, troubleshooting, integrating smart commissioning tools
- Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
- 4+ years as a controls engineer deploying large scale DeltaV systems in a chemical process design or production environment
- Demonstrated experience in the execution of DCS projects from concept through commissioning and startup
- Control system expertise using DeltaV DCS, DeltaV SIS
- Experience executing ISA-88, ISA-106 and/or state-based control
- Experience implementing model predictive controls with running DCS and PLC systems
- What will put you ahead: experience working with SQL databases, DeltaV Live, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP protocols
- Experience connecting DCS systems to a variety of electrical equipment including: SEL relays, AllenBradley, Siemens, and ABB VFDs and starters
- Control system expertise using Siemens, AllenBradley, Beckhoff PLCs
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
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.
