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Tesla · 3 days ago

Controls Engineering Technician, Body in White, Semi

positionSparks, NV
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Controls Engineering Technician to ensure the operational availability of manufacturing equipment. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing controls and electrical systems while collaborating with engineers to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for all electrical and controls related activities in the shop, assisting production and maintenance teams in all electrical and controls related topics and issues
Strong electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text
Develop and maintain proper documentation of electrical and controls equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, and controls equipment used to improve the existing systems
Optimize and improve human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems
Create and improve equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical troubleshootingSCADA systemsElectrical wiring diagramsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Overall responsibility for all electrical and controls related activities in the shop, assisting production and maintenance teams in all electrical and controls related topics and issues
Strong electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text
Develop and maintain proper documentation of electrical and controls equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, and controls equipment used to improve the existing systems
Optimize and improve human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems
Create and improve equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant experience, 3 or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment, or equivalent experience
Skilled in PLC programming (SIEMENS Step7, TIA porta, Allen Bradley Controllogix)
Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Wincc
Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical systems
Verbal and written communication skills (able to understand and record maintenance procedures, shift pass downs)

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

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Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.tesla.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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