Tesla · 12 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is looking for a qualified Controls Engineer to join their factory infrastructure engineering team in Austin, TX. The role involves designing complex manufacturing facilities, optimizing control systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, etc
Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices
Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet Tesla quality and documentation standards
Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems
Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability
Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
Generate construction drawings including 2D and 3D content to accurately define the installation scope of work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
2-5 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer, Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Experience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation
Ability to review mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors
Familiarity with Controls based software like SPI (InTools) to initiate Instrument lists, wiring terminations, and calibrated ranges
Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Serial Communication
Advanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system
Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckhoff
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
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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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