Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Technical Controls Engineer

The role requires to provide the technical controls, electrical and automation support for new manufacturing line equipment, taking the lead in current Factory control systems, and ensuring consistency and knowledge sharing across manufacturing lines. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Sustaining and External Vendors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Architect, develop and debug PLC code 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 equipment
• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
• Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release to Vendor and quote technical evaluation
• Enforce application of Tesla standards, Manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval
• Establish test plans and control test plan execution at Vendor and at Tesla facility during installation and buy-off
• Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production
• Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
• Characterize and validate automated processes using a data driven approach such as simulation, Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc)
• Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, etc.), or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems
• Exposure to programming microcontrollers and motor controllers – Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory
• Exposure to programming robots online and offline – Fanuc, Kuka, Durr are the primary brands used in the factory
• Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks) is a plus
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Some travel is expected - e.g. for vendor visits, equipment installation and commissioning

Compensation & 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