Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Controls Design Engineer, Facilities
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $186K/yr
4+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Design Engineer to join the Fremont Plant Operations Controls team. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines to design and build innovative control systems for the Fremont Factory, leading the controls scope throughout each project's lifecycle.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Participate in initial conceptual development, handling design specifications, process control requirements, cost, quality and scheduling
Responsible for developing formal construction documents, including: Specifications (Instrumentation, Conductors, Sequence of Operations, I/O Lists, etc.), drawings (Plan View, Details, P&IDs, Network Diagrams, Schedules, etc.), code compliance and City permitting
Provide commissioning and integration services on control systems, including instrumentation, PLC and SCADA programming
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Controls Engineer conceptualizing, designing, commissioning, and programming process automation systems
Experience as Engineer of Record for controls design documents, covering a variety of processes including manufacturing, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling water, fluid dispense, life safety, water treatment, utilities (electrical, water, gas)
Proficiency creating detailed control, process, electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics in 3D CAD packages, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & Visio
Proficiency designing control panels, including selection of appropriate motor control, overcurrent protective devices, wire and cable, instrumentation, enclosures, and PLC hardware
Understanding of relevant codes and industry standards, with deep knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC). Familiar with many industry standards including UL 508A, ISA S5.1, ISA 101, ANSI/RIA 15.06, NFPA 70E, OSHA, CA Title 24
Proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment: PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff), SCADA/HMI (Ignition)
Preferred
PE license preferred
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
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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
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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