Tesla · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer, Cell Formation
AUSTIN, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to support the ramp of their factory and contribute to the design of robust and stable equipment for cell manufacturing. The role involves working on advanced manufacturing equipment and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Ramp manufacturing lines including mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, and vision systems
Program state machines for complex processes which involve conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, stamping machine, data acquisition, and PID control
Manage Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA), implementing controls reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
Define and manage a methodology for maintaining PLC code structure and backups
Design robust, stable, fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Train technicians on the maintenance and repair of your controls systems
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Interface with the Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
Spearhead your own continuous improvement efforts in the endeavor to create the most reliable and efficient cell manifesting plant ever
Qualification
Required
Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing controls Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
Experience with Automated Warehousing Experience implementing and maintaining a database
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff, Rockwell etc. Safety PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff etc.)
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - AB Panelview, Ignition, TIA/WinCC, B&R, etc.)
Field bus Networks (EtherCAT, ProfiNet, ProfiBud, Modbus, Powerlink, RS232, etc.) and OPC UA. PLCs, SCADA, MES, and other systems
Proficiency in selecting/ integrating appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD, and servo systems
Preferred
Preferred experience in programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, etc.)
Preferred experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc) and semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment
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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