Tesla · 1 month ago
Controls Engineer, Powertrain (Night Shift)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a night shift Controls Engineer for the Powertrain Maintenance Engineering team to maintain and improve automated equipment across the Powertrain production lines. The role involves troubleshooting, analyzing data for equipment improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment is validated before returning to production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain Key Performance Indicators of safety, equipment availability, spares cost and OEE
Analyze data to drive equipment improvements to reduce downtime while maintaining quality of the product
Respond of daily escalations of equipment downtime and perform effective troubleshooting to minimize Production impact
Submit Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to improve equipment efficiencies
Perform RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Actions) using 4D methodologies to resolve and prevent equipment failures
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure equipment is properly validated before returning to production
Improve EMS (Equipment Maintenance Procedures) to ensure proper documentation is available
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience programing, debugging and troubleshooting PLC systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
3+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Preferred
Experience programming, debugging and troubleshooting Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka)
Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired
Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus
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
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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