Tesla · 2 months ago
Automation Controls Technician, Production Control
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32/hr - $48.27/hr
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Controls Technician to ensure the operational availability of manufacturing equipment. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, as well as managing machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running smoothly.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment
Perform repairs on production-down equipment
Operate and repair every cell on a Line
Perform Corrective Maintenance/actions (repairs/programming) on PLCs and networks
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
Log all work as performed
Perform other tasks as instructed by management
Qualification
Required
Five (5) or more years of experience working in a Controls Technician/Engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerances
Solid electrical knowledge (has a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards)
Advanced skills with volt meter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems
Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
Proficient with basic hydraulic system operations
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Benefits
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)
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 (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
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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