Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineerto join our Plant Operations team supporting the Fremont Factory and multiple Teslafacilities in the Bay Area. The Fremont Plant Operations team creates and sustainsthe factory of the future by designing and building innovative enterprise-scaleprocess & utility systems in support of cutting-edge manufacturingprocesses.

This role will work closely with otherEngineering disciplines, design, construction, and their internal customers to providecontrols engineering services in support of a diverse array of processesincluding manufacturing, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling water, watertreatment, utilities (electrical, water, gas), and other unique projects supportingthe company's mission. The role will be hands-on and take responsible charge offast-moving projects throughout the project lifecycle, including project conceptualization,design, engineering support during construction, commissioning, and controlsystems programming (PLC/SCADA).

The ideal candidate will have strong fundamentalknowledge built from the ground-up. They will be capable of personally designing,procuring, constructing, programming and sustaining a wide variety of processautomation systems. They will take pride in their work and ever-growing masteryof the field. Their decisions will be based on superior logical reasoning,breaking down difficult problems with excellent analytical skills, organizationalability, and attention to detail. Their ideal environment is one built ontrust, where individuals are given a high-level of responsibility and innovative,high-quality work is encouraged and rewarded. They will look forward tolearning an incredible amount on the job. They are an excellent cross-teamcommunicator, with a knack for understanding, process, mechanical, andelectrical systems as well as complex controls.

• Develop PLC code and perform PLC configuration and validation
• Program SCADA system integration including but not limited to data acquisition, alarming, HMI interfaces, API calls & SQL databases
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance design specifications, process control requirements, cost, quality and schedule.
• Provide expert on-call support for system outages and failover incidents
• Take responsible charge in developing formal construction documents, including: Specifications (Instrumentation, Conductors, Sequence of Operations, I/O Lists, etc.), Drawings (Plan View, Details, P&IDs, Network Diagrams, Schedules, etc.), and Code compliance and City permitting
• Specify and procure major elements needed for construction, such as instrumentation and Control Panels. Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as valves, solenoids, circuit breakers, starters, and VFDs.
• Develop technical memoranda, engineer's opinion of probable costs, presentations, and other project documentation as required.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including development of RFPs, review of proposals, submittals, RFIs, construction inspections and project close-out.
• Provide commissioning and integration services on control systems, including instrumentation, PLC and SCADA programming.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of Tesla's global design & programming standards

Required Experience:

• BS/MS in an Engineering field (Majors in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability or 2 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer conceptualizing, designing, commissioning, and programming process automation systems
• Proficient with at least one of the following platforms: Ignition or Siemens TIA Portal

Relevant Experience:

• Electrical or Control Systems Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred
• Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment: PLCs (Siemens,Allen Bradley, Beckhoff), SCADA/HMI Platforms(Ignition, Siemens Comfort Panel, AB Panelview)
• Ability to program state machines, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.
• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
• Configuration of controls networks including:
• Ethernetcommunication (OPC-UA, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Safetyrated field bus networks)
• Serialcommunication (Profibus, Modbus RTU, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, BACnet)
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation.
• Experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production desired

• Experience developing controls design documents covering a variety of processes including manufacturing, HVAC, compressed air, process cooling water, fluid dispense, life safety, water treatment, utilities (electrical, water, gas)
• Proficiency creating detailed control, process, electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics in 3D CAD packages such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & Visio.
• Proficiency designing relay logic ladder diagrams.
• Experiencedesigning for hazardous areas and SIL-rated systems.
• Proficiency designing control panels, including selection of appropriate motor control, overcurrent protective devices, wire and cable, instrumentation, enclosures, and PLC hardware.
• Exposure to a wide variety of processes and application of instrumentation (level, flow, temperature, pressure, current, power meters, etc.).
• Expert understanding and working knowledge of relevant codes and industry standards, with especially deep knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC). Familiar with many industry standards including but not limited to UL 508A, ISA S5.1, ISA 101, ANSI/RIA 15.06, NFPA 70E, OSHA, CA Title 24.
• Excellent verbal and written skills along with the ability to effectively communicate at the executive level.
• Capability to work efficiently with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, as well as vendors and contractors.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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