Manufacturing Controls Specialist

4 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States Tesla Full time
Job Summary

Tesla is seeking a highly-motivated Controls Engineer to support the ramp of the factory, and contribute to the design of robust and stable equipment.

Key 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 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 manufacturing plant ever
Requirements
  • Degree in an Engineering discipline (Controls and Computer Control Systems, 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 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
  • Experience with Automated Warehousing
  • Experience implementing and maintaining a database
  • 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
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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



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