Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerTesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. The Controls Engineer will work to develop machine and process concepts along with several Manufacturing Engineering peers. Candidate will create a robust system architecture to support the concept, and then layout electrical/pneumatic schematics. Once the electrical panel is built, he/she will program all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots from power-on to debug, and finally to process fine tuning and validation.The Controls Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the product and processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with Product Design Engineering, Quality, Production and Maintenance to bring components from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality and lead-time limitsLay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematicsArchitect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipmentImplement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipmentGenerate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshootingManage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbingSelect and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servosCharacterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into productionRequirementsDegree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience2-4 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systemsProficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systemsIn depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)In depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desiredKnowledge of production quality metrics is a plusAbility to use 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA is a plusCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program