Associate Controls Engineer

Night Shift Associate Controls EngineerThe night shift Associate 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.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 systemsResponsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall wasteMaintained and program state machines for complex processes which involve conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, data acquisitionOverall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issuesUses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problemsDeveloped and maintained Ignition projects and gateway, which included scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections and named queries, and configuring OPC device connectionsDevelop and maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modificationsIdentify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available meansImplement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspectionsUnderstand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured textRequirementsDegree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience1+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environmentExperience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systemsFanuc robotics programming skills desiredHMI programming experience – Ignition and Factory TalkUnderstanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)Proven project management experienceProficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and printsCompensation & 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 programExpected CompensationAssociate Manufacturing Controls Engineer - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.