Tesla · 1 month ago
Controls Engineer, Plastics Paint
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$96K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Controls Engineer for their Body and Plastics Paint division. The role involves sustaining and improving automated manufacturing equipment, collaborating with maintenance and equipment engineers, and troubleshooting controls and process issues.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms like Rockwell and siemens and they can be new equipment or legacy
Program and debug robot logic on Fanuc and Kuka Robots
Develop and maintain SCADA applications on Ignition 7.9 and 8.1, including working with screens, views, tags, types and integrating with databases and APIs
Propose and execute solution to cross functional teams like quality, process, production and maintenance areas to improve safety, quality and production metrics
Work with different types of VFDs and Servo controllers and help to migrate to equipment without these or older versions
Improvement on PLC logic, queries on databases and python scripts to keep the shop as efficient as possible
Work with the process team on updating the paint process, working with Ovens, RTOs, Air houses, Booth and Conveyance system
Conduct risk assessment and work on Safety Buyoffs
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of professional controls engineering experience
Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, legacy and new equipment (Simatic Step 7, TIA portal, Logix Designer and RS Logix 5)
Proficient in SCADA design using Ignition 7.9 and 8+, creating new screens, views, tags, data types, database connections and python scripting
SQL, Oracle and Python intermediate experience to be applied mostly on Ignition and improving queries
Proficient with all types of VFDs and servo controllers, specially the SEW, Siemens and Rockwell
Strong electrical experience to read and modify electrical schematics and do troubleshooting on shorts and electrical issues
Knowledge in communication protocols like Ethernet, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, DH+
Experience with Vision sensors like Cognex and Keyence, vision systems and 3D cameras are a plus
Position requires to rotate between day and night shift
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
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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