Sr. Controls Engineer, Castings

Tesla Inc

Lathrop, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Assembly Equipment, Automation, Automotive Manufacturing, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Communications Architecture, Communications Protocols, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Recovery, Database Report Tools, Die Casting, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Plan, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Orthodontics, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reporting Skills, Retail Management, Risk Analysis, Robotics, Schematics, Standards Development, Stock Purchase Plans, System Architecture, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lathrop, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in industrial automation with a focus on PLC systems communications architecture and integration with robotics and databases. This person must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and shop managers. The successful candidate will have knowledge in Assembly systems as well as exceptional interpersonal organizational and management skills demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

Develop programming standards for PLC and automated systems

Responsibility for backing up and maintaining all equipment programs

Shop lead person for all projects and installations with regard to control systems for production equipment

Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures

Act as shop liaison to IT department for MES Manufacturing Execution System development and implementation product information tracking

Oversee maintenance electrical and PLC projects verify proper documentation

Instruct and manage supplier and equipment buyoffs

Conduct risk assessments and implement finding

HMI programming and system development

Generate develop electrical drawings. Buyoff on electrical drawings from contractors

Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience with 2 years of extensive experience with industrial equipment controls interfaces and communication protocols

Experience with IDRA Die Cast Equipment is highly desired

Must be proficient in PLC programming troubleshooting and configuration. Experience with various Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms is highly desirable

Farmiliar with HMI programming knowledge in CAD is a plus

Experience with robot programming backup and restoration

Experience creating various reports and database tools for management

Good overall computer skills including Microsoft Office and e-mail programs

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Experience in automotive manufacturing is highly desired

ACAD experience in developing electrical schematics

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

93600 - 162000annual salary 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.

About the Company

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Tesla Inc