The Electrical Controls Technician will be responsible for installing machine controls on our automation equipment. Tasks include performing electrical field wiring IO check out robot set up electrical panel wiring pneumatic plumbing mechanical assembly troubleshooting and machine integration of industrial automated equipment.
Shift 0630AM - 0300PM Monday - Friday
Complete field wiring of devices to panel IO or field-mounted IO set IP addresses on offline devices using dip switches rotary switches or device settings and perform offline IO checks with manual input verification on IO blocks
Connect to PLCs Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms configure device setups and communications and verify wiring against schematics during IO checkout
Power up new panelsstations verify voltages and fuse sizes ensure proper grounding of panels and machine frames and validate functionality of safety devices and circuits
Configure set up and test devices servos VFDs conveyors Kistler presses Atlas Copco robots HMIs teach setup pointspositions for robots presses stops and sensors and troubleshoot process steps during single-step verification
Correct PLC code with verification from controls engineers make improvement suggestions during troubleshooting and perform single-step verification by manually stepping a station through its process
Provide trainingcoaching on proper techniques manage onsite installation repair maintenance and testing tasks and assembleinstall equipment at Tesla locations 30-40 travel
Collaborate with project teams including Controls Engineers Mechanical Engineers Assemblers and Project Managers to ensure seamless integration and resolution of technical challenges
Regular independent mobility prolonged standingsittingbending lifting up to 50 lbs. and use of basic hand tools2 years of experience wiring and setting up automation equipmentAbility to readunderstand mechanical drawingsschematics and perform high-precision work with close tolerancesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilitiesProficient in MS Office general computer literacy and interacting with systemsExcellent writtenverbal communication and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to travel to other Tesla locations
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
401k 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
Expected Compensation
28.80 - 49.28hour cash and stock awards benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.