What To Expect
The Controls Engineer, Night Shift for Battery team 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.
What You'll Do
- 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 by modifications
- 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
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceAbility to work night shift2+ years of professional controls engineering experience2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environmentExperience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systemsFanuc robotics programming skills desiredHMI programming experience Ignition and WonderwareUnderstanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)Proven project management experienceProficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and printsBenefits
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 :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programSeniority level
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