Tesla isseeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the optimizationand continuous improvement of existing automation equipment and assembly lines.This is an exciting opportunity to build a world class manufacturing facilityright here in the Bay Area. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environmentwhere you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.The Controls Engineer will be expected to have sound controls engineeringfundamentals and be comfortable troubleshooting PLC-based equipment.

• Work as PLCexpert on a cross-functional team with a diverse skillset in SCADA,integration, and scripting
• Update andimprove HMI for complex machinery to be used by operators and maintenance
• TroubleshootPLC and robot related production issues, including reviewing code, databaseinterfaces, and connection issues to Tesla's production system
• Make codechanges to PLC's and/or robots for new products and processes
• Developmaintenance documentation and training for first line equipment troubleshooting
• Lead continuousimprovement of automated equipment to improve key metrics: safety, quality,productivity, and cost
• Be motivated tolearn about new products, learn new skills, ambitious to learn about theproducts and process, willing to step outside of the role to help the team
• Be flexible andcollaborative, willing to work in fast paced product and technology factory,and curious about technology
• Work withengineering drawings by modifying and reading schematics

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls System, or Manufacturing Engineering field, relevant experience and evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
• 3 years'experience in PLC programming
• 3 years'experience with robotics
• Experience withpython or similar programming language
• Strong understandingof ladder logic, structured text, communication protocols
• Strong understandingof common PLC components such as various types of sensors, conveyors, networkswitches, power supplies, HV Parker panels
• Demonstrated abilityto troubleshoot issues and conduct root cause analysis

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