As an Automation Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assembly shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy are essential.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, primarily FANUC and KUKA (teach pendant operation, frame and tool setup, payload tuning, path optimization, and recovery from faults)
- Modify and debug Siemens PLC programs (TIA Portal / Step 7), including ladder logic edits, HMI updates
- Calibrate, replace, and integrate sensors (proximity, vision, encoders) and actuators (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
- Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic installation on automated cells and production lines
- Support new equipment installation, commissioning, runoff, and ramp-up of automated systems
- Collaborate with Controls, Process, and Manufacturing Engineers to deploy software and hardware upgrades
- Follow and reinforce all safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash, and robot safety procedures
- 5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
- Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD's
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
- Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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