Controls Engineer, Plastic

Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer on the Plastics Manufacturing Engineering team to be part of team of engineers that are responsible for designing, building, upgrading and sustaining the automation solutions, controls systems and robotic equipment at Tesla Plastics Center. As a Controls Engineer, you will work on assigned new equipment or continuous improvement projects, sustain existing systems by troubleshooting support to maintenance teams that affects Plastics KPI such as safety, OEE, sustainability, equipment up time etc. This may include design, architecture and implementation of industrial automation devices such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Servomechanisms and VFDs, 6 Axis robots, equipment safety devices, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems, Digital and Analog I/O and electrical control panels.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.) that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable and enforce application of Tesla controls standards and proper
• Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, ultrasonic welding, punching, fastening, sanding, testing and material transport
• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using FactoryTalk/WinCC/Ignition and Ignition SCADA utilization of Tesla industrial networking resources
• Design and implement reliable safety systems for safeguarding equipment and robotic cells
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
• Participate in equipment development and design reviews and carefully balance specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Enforce application of Tesla controls standards, manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval
• Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
• Support Equipment Sustaining teams with troubleshooting efforts, PLC/HMI code correction requests or easy troubleshooting tools on HMI or other user interfaces
• analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional controls engineering experience associated with integration and PLC programming on Rockwell, Siemens platforms
• Experience with MySQL databases and various coding languages (Java, Python, etc.)
• HMI programming experience - Ignition/FactoryTalk and WinCC
• Robotic programming skills desired (Fanuc, Yaskawa Motoman, Kuka)
• Good understanding of electrical control components, Industrial communication networks and Electrical wiring standards and related safety regulations
• Experience with Plastic injection molding and welding/assembly technology is desired
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical to design diagrams and prints
• Good Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Flexibility in working weekends and night shift to support the 24/7 operations as needed

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)
• 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
Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.