Controls Engineer, Model Y

The
Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robot
applications, conveyor systems, equipment and process/equipment monitoring
systems. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and
improve equipment failures.

- Overall responsibility for
all controls related activities in the shop, leading and assisting
production in all controls related topics and issues

- Support and assist
maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic
equipment failures

- Responsible for implementing
and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of
advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity
and reduce overall waste

- Develop and maintain proper
documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures,
making updates as required by modifications

- Responsible for designing,
selecting, managing, programming and commissioning of automation equipment
used to improve the existing systems

- Identify weak areas of the
production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking
and implement effective countermeasures using all available means

- Implement and maintain
quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part
recognition and problem reporting

- Optimization and improvement
of HMI and SCADA systems and manufacturing execution systems interfaces

- Creation and improvements of
equipment safety standards and the implementation of those standards into
the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification
inspections

- Understand and program using
several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured
text

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
- Relevant hands-on experience
and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of
specific formal educational criteria

- 1+ years of professional
controls engineering experience and advanced PLC programming knowledge
using Siemens in a professional environment

- Understanding of databases
and various program languages (Java, Python)

- HMI programming experience –
Ignition and Wonderware

- Robotic programming skills
desired

- Proven project management
experience

- Proficient in CAD working
with electrical diagrams and prints

- Flexibility in working
weekends and night shift as required

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)