Electrical Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to support Cell Manufacturing automation equipment in development, installation, commissioning, retrofitting and production. In this role you will be working with various teams (mechanical, software, process, and electrical) to handle challenging automation equipment issues and supervising contractors’ electrical installation progress. When problems arise, hands-on skills are a plus. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in HMI/PLC development and industrial automation/machinery systems, especially using distributed control systems. The projects are dynamic in nature as Tesla is continuously adjusting the priorities to position better on company productivity and efficiency. The candidate should be able to handle multi-tasking jobs under an aggressive schedule and timeline. The automation equipment will be installed, commissioned, and operated at Tesla facilities located in Austin, TX.

• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial automation or technical organization
• Solid computer skills including specific experience with PLC troubleshooting
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to read Electrical Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, P&ID
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment (multimeter, megohmmeter, analog signal generator)
• Ability to perform basic mechanical and electrical assembly work (like hanging cable tray and making electrical terminations) using basic hand tools