Controls Engineer, Model Y, Body in White
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world class manufacturing facility right here in the Bay Area. Tesla Motors is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
- Architect, 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 System (MOS), machine vision, and 3 rd party equipment
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI (Ignition based) screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
- Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
- Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
- Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing System (MOS) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
- In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A) andSafety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment: Ladder logic PLCs on Allen Bradley ControlLogix (RSLogix 5000) and Siemens TIA Portal, Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens), Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI – Ignition), Field bus Networks (Ethernet IP, Profinet/Profisafe, EtherCat), Serial communication (RS-232) between PLCs and instruments, Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
- Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
- Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
- Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred) and variable frequency drives
- Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc)
- Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka) and Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
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:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$80,000 – $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
