Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Austin, United States Insight Global Full time

*MUST BE WILLING TO GO ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK*

Job Title: Control Engineers

Length: 6 month contract potential to be extended/perm

Pay Rate: $75-80/hour (flex depending on candidate)

Start: ASAP

Work Auth: USC

Location: 5 days a week onsite at the Austin Gigafactory

Job duties

  • Ramp manufacturing lines including mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, and vision systems
  • Program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, 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

Skillset

  • AS or BS Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation engineering, etc.)
  • 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 Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens, B&R, and/or Mitsubishi
  • Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Pilz, Siemens, B&R, 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 experience in programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, etc)
  • Preferred experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc)
  • Preferred experience with semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment

Compensation:

$70/hr to $80/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.



  • Austin, United States FLEX Inc Full time

    To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add an Automation Controls Engineer located in Austin TX. Reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager . The Automation Controls Engineer i Controls Engineer, Controls, Automation, Automation Engineer, Production Engineer, Operations Manager,...


  • Austin, United States Infra-Rec Full time

    Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical systems? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can apply your expertise to protect critical infrastructure? If so, we are seeking a talented Protection and Controls Engineer to join a global consultancy. This full-time position is available in multiple office location.As a...

  • Gait Control Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Austin, United States Shift Robotics Full time

    We're making the world a more walkable place. Through intuitive personal mobility, we make walking faster, more efficient, and more accessible to empower people to choose walking over sitting in traffic. By giving people the ability to Moonwalk, we believe the path forward to a better future is easily reached on your own two feet.Help us advance the world's...


  • Austin, United States Shift Robotics Full time

    We’re making the world a more walkable place. Through intuitive personal mobility, we make walking faster, more efficient, and more accessible to empower people to choose walking over sitting in traffic. By giving people the ability to Moonwalk, we believe the path forward to a better future is easily reached on your own two feet. Have you got what it...

  • Gait Control Engineer

    1 month ago


    Austin, United States Shift Robotics Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe’re making the world a more walkable place. Through intuitive personal mobility, we make walking faster, more efficient, and more accessible to empower people to choose walking over sitting in traffic. By giving people the ability to Moonwalk, we believe the path forward to a better future is easily reached on your own two...


  • Austin, United States Automationtechies Full time

    We are seeking a proficient Senior Controls Engineer with a comprehensive understanding of control systems to manage projects from inception to completion. This role involves customer collaboration, contribution to project quotations, system design, programming, and overseeing the entire project life cycle. Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA...


  • Austin, United States I-Con Technology Full time

    Now Hiring Senior Controls Engineer I The ICON technology team is seeking Senior Controls Engineer I to join the Vulcan team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. This role will report to the Manager, of Vulcan Programs and is based out of our Austin, TX campus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop...


  • Austin, United States I-Con Technology Full time

    Now Hiring Senior Controls Engineer I The ICON technology team is seeking Senior Controls Engineer I to join the Vulcan team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. This role will report to the Manager, of Vulcan Programs and is based out of our Austin, TX campus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop...


  • Austin, United States I-Con Technology Full time

    Now Hiring Senior Controls Engineer I The ICON technology team is seeking Senior Controls Engineer I to join the Vulcan team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. This role will report to the Manager, of Vulcan Programs and is based out of our Austin, TX campus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop...


  • Austin, United States Infra-Rec Full time

    Job Description: Full-time Mid-Senior Level Protection & Controls EngineerThe Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of protection and control systems for power systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 3-10 years of experience in the power...

  • Gait Control Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Austin, Texas, United States Shift Robotics Full time

    We’re making the world a more walkable place. Through intuitive personal mobility, we make walking faster, more efficient, and more accessible to empower people to choose walking over sitting in traffic. By giving people the ability to Moonwalk, we believe the path forward to a better future is easily reached on your own two feet. Help us advance the...


  • Austin, United States Infra-Rec Full time

    Job Description: Full-time Mid-Senior Level Protection & Controls Engineer The Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of protection and control systems for power systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 3-10 years of experience in the power...


  • Austin, United States Infra-Rec Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description: Full-time Mid-Senior Level Protection & Controls EngineerThe Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of protection and control systems for power systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 3-10...


  • Austin, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    Leads and executes Instrument and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale EPC projects in food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life science and chemical industrial facilities. Responsible for providing Controls Systems and Instrumentation design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed design,...

  • Staff Instrumentation

    2 weeks ago


    Austin, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    Executes Instrument and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale EPC projects in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life science and chemical industrial facilities. Responsible for providing Controls Systems and Instrumentation design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up...


  • Austin, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    Description Leads and executes Instrument and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale EPC projects in food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life science and chemical industrial facilities. Responsible for providing Controls Systems and Instrumentation design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed...


  • Austin, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer - SCADA - Veteran Wanted We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer to take charge of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervising, and manufacturing control, electrical, and automation systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical reference for designers and engineering...


  • Austin, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionElectrical/Controls/Automation EngineerLocation: Austin, TexasJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer to take charge of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervising, and manufacturing control, electrical, and automation systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical...


  • Austin, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionElectrical/Controls/Automation EngineerLocation: Austin, TexasJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer to take charge of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervising, and manufacturing control, electrical, and automation systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical...


  • Austin, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionElectrical/Controls/Automation EngineerLocation: Austin, TexasJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer to take charge of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervising, and manufacturing control, electrical, and automation systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical...