Tesla · 4 months ago
Controls Engineer, R&D
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is seeking a motivated and analytical Controls Engineer to support their Automation Development Agile (R&D) Team in designing and building automation and robotic equipment. The role involves owning and implementing equipment from project concept through testing phases, focusing on rapid innovation and collaboration with diverse engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Machine Vision, etc.)
Debug and test all software to meet project requirements. Test run equipment to validate software quality and performance
Design electrical schematics and select hardware / architecture
Implementing quick controls solutions for rapid testing
Test and verify electrical wiring (safety circuits, IO, communications, etc.)
Work with engineering team to design and run DoE procedures
Work with assembly personnel and mechanical design engineer to ensure all mechanical setups and alignments are properly completed
This full-time role may require travel to other Tesla facilities (up to 10-15%)
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of experience in custom automation
PLC controls (Siemens primary, Rockwell Automation secondary)
HMI/SCADA (WinCC primary, Ignition secondary)
Experience with controls hardware including sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, barcode readers, etc
Industrial networking protocols (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet I/P, EtherCAT, etc.)
Robots: 6-axis (FANUC primary, Kuka secondary)
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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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