Controls Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

What To Expect
The Controls Engineer, for the Energy Remanufacturing team will be commissioning, troubleshooting and programming automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls related failures.

What You'll Do

Lead controls commissioning efforts for more than 7 different manufacturing lines

Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems

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

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

Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems

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

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

Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces

Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections

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

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Ability to work night shift

4 + years of professional controls engineering experience

2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment

Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systems

Fanuc robotics programming skills desired

HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware

Understanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)

Proven project management experience

Proficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and prints

Benefits
Compensation and 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)

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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