Sr. Controls Engineer

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.
The Controls Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. The Engineer will work closely with Quality and Production to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.

Responsibilities

• Ramp manufacturing lines including mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, vison systems
• Optimize HMI design for efficient operation
• 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 back ups
• 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 manifesting plant ever

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree 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 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens, B&R, and/or Mitsubishi
• 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, ProfiBus, Modbus, Powerlink, RS232, etc.) and OPC UA
• Ethernet communications between PLCs, SCADA, MES, and other systems

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