Tesla · 4 months ago
Electrical & Instrumentation Field Commissioning Engineer, Powertrain
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Field Commissioning Engineer to join their team. The primary function of this role is to successfully accomplish testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems across Gigafactory Nevada.
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Responsibilities
Participation in construction completion walkdown and develop list of deficiencies to ensure a completed system is handed over to commissioning team
Perform on site pre-commissioning, commissioning and trouble shooting activities on various plant assets. This includes configuration and calibration of instruments and control systems including sensors, transmitters, controllers, actuators etc, VFD’s configuration, motor IDs, and networking
Configure, and calibrate a variety of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and actuators
Perform loop checks and complete I&C commissioning checklists in the CMS system
Work closely with external vendors and internal PLC programming team to ensure I&C logic for successful commissioning and start ups
Support mechanical/electrical/process commissioning team during C&E and SOO testing
Participate in commissioning completion walkdowns with facilities operations and maintenance teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls commissioning
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is highly desirable
Ability to work in various environments, including construction sites, and perform physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods
Ability to carry tools and equipment to site
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to comfortably wear and use all PPE including hard hats, boots, and other safety equipment
Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work at height
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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