Controls Engineer, Seats & Subs

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What to Expect

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. 

What You’ll Do

• 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 & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
• Responsibility 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 pokeyokes, 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
• Managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in electrical, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering preferred. Relevant hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of specific formal educational criteria
• 1-2+ years of professional controls engineering experience
• 1-2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens or equivalent PLS’s 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

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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