Controls Engineer, Model Y

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robot applications, conveyor systems, equipment and process/equipment monitoring systems. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and improve equipment failures.

• Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop, leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues
• Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
• Develop and maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
• Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
• Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
• Optimization and improvement of HMI and SCADA systems and manufacturing execution systems interfaces
• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
• Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Relevant hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of specific formal educational criteria
• 1+ years of professional controls engineering experience and advanced PLC programming knowledge using Siemens in a professional environment
• Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python)
• HMI programming experience - Ignition and Wonderware
• Robotic programming skills desired
• Proven project management experience
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints
• Flexibility in working weekends and night shift as required

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)