Tesla · 5 hours ago
Controls Engineer, Model Y, Body in White
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$84K/yr - $180K/yr
1+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. The role involves participating in equipment conceptual development, creating compliant electrical control panels, and programming PLC ladder logic for complex manufacturing systems.
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Responsibilities
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing System (MOS), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Generate aesthetically simple HMI (Ignition based) screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing System (MOS) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
1+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A) and Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment: Ladder logic PLCs on Allen Bradley ControlLogix (RSLogix 5000) and Siemens TIA Portal, Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens), Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Ignition), Field bus Networks (Ethernet IP, Profinet/Profisafe, EtherCat), Serial communication (RS-232) between PLCs and instruments, Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred) and variable frequency drives
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc.)
Preferred
Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka) and Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
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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