What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, Tesla Automation position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla Automation isseekinga highly motivated Controls Engineer for the Tesla factories in Nevada,California and Texas, to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment andassembly lines. As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will be directly responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of the equipment. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.The Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer will work to design software for new assembly lines and singleoperating machines, that Tesla Automation will launch in the Tesla US plants. Once these machines andassembly lines aresetupon site, the Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer will be working to commissionand ramp up the equipment until handover to the local teams is completed. This includes bringing theequipment up to and above goals for cycle time,availabilityand yield.
What You'll Do
- Development of software for single processes and machines for Tesla Automation assembly lines
- Create and realize concepts for automatic mode, calibration routines, collision avoidance, product tracing, recovery and rework
- Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
- Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities
- Intensive collaboration in cross-functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production
- Participate in software development, commissioning and FAT runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5 years relevant experience, or equivalent experience
- 2 years as a hands-on Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems
- Experience with PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
- Proficiency with HMI systems (Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, Studio 5000)
- Knowledge of Fieldbus Networks (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP)
- Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
- Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment
- Skilled in commissioning and troubleshooting servo/variable frequency drives
- Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards
- Willingness to travel to Tesla facilities in the U.S. and Germany
Compensation and 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
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.