Sr. Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing

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What to Expect
The Controls Engineer for the 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
  • Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff, TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley Rockwell platform)
  • Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable, uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems, implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
  • Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, PowerFlex, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
  • Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
  • Lead controls commissioning efforts for more than seven 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
  • Maintained and program state machines for complex processes which involve conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, data acquisition
  • Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
  • Develop and maintained Ignition projects and gateway, which included scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections and named queries, and configuring OPC device connections
  • Develop and 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

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building
  • Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components
  • Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in manufacturing environment

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:

  • 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
Expected Compensation
$75,600 - $162,000/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.


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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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