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What to ExpectWhat You’ll DoWhat You’ll Bring
Our group’s mission is to work closely with Factory Manufacturing Engineers to provide the technical controls, electrical and automation support for new coating and paint manufacturing line equipment. In addition, this team takes the lead in advancing current factory control systems and ensuring consistency with knowledge sharing across the manufacturing lines. The team is intimately familiar with local standards and delivers smooth integration and handover of new lines to the sustaining and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have stronger interests in project execution and ramping equipment to rate. Hands-on support on the shop floor is expected as the need arises. Knowledge and experience of the complete project life cycle from scoping through to equipment handover is essential.
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
- Architect, develop and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing feedback for troubleshooting
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
- Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip sustaining teams to support automated equipment after deployment into production.
- Establish test plans and control test plan execution at Vendor and at Tesla facility during installation and buy-off
- Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production
- Some travel is expected - e.g. for vendor visits, equipment installation and commissioning
- BSc Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, etc.) or equivalent
- 5-6 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems
- Exposure to programming at least two different types of PLCs and motor controllers – Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory
- Exposure to programming robots online and offline is a plus – Fanuc, Kuka, Durr are the primary brands used in the factory
- Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, CATIA, EPLAN) is a plus
- Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
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.
