Automation Technician

Automation Controls TechnicianTesla is recruiting a highly motivated Automation Controls Technician to support the installation, start-up, ramp, and continuous support of highly automated manufacturing tools/equipment with the 4680 Battery Cell Team operations.You will work with the highest caliber engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Automation Controls Technicians are the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.ResponsibilitiesMaintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing and automated equipment controls with several Manufacturing Engineering peersAssist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure the cell team meets the equipment yield and availability targetsTroubleshoot and maintain all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robotsThrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple prioritiesOperate equipment using internal or 3rd party software to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipmentRequirementsMinimum of 2 years of Controls Technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing environmentSkilled at troubleshooting electromechanical systems, building and wiring industrial electrical cabinetsSkilled in Siemens PLC Language, Fanuc Robots, SCADA & HMI systems, such as Ignition, WinCC, or SIMATICBasic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, ERPCommand of the English language, written and verbalSkilled in programming Beckhoff PLC's or similar program languages to C, C++, C#, Python, or VB is preferredEssential Physical Demands :Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reachStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesCompensation & 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