What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Solar Manufacturing position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What You'll Do
Manageautomation projects including equipment specification, project management, factory & site acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debugging
Collaborate with the Solar Engineering R&D team to propose solutions for Tesla's next-generationsolar equipmentdesigns
Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC ladder logic, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
Program controls andautomatedvision systems for integrated quality control and process step verification
Optimizemanufacturing lines to meet uptime,availabilityand reliability metrics - OEE, cycle time, quality, yield
Actively use tool data sources (e.g.MES reports) to quantitatively evaluate and track tool performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics
Work independently and with vendors to understand rootcausesof failures, propose design orcomponentchanges, and implement andvalidateequipment modifications
Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians toensure andseamless handover of new equipment
Generate andmaintaindocumentation including machine and process specifications, drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart
Own individualworkstations, tools, or production lines
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degreein ElectricalEngineering, ComputerScience, Mechatronics, MechanicalEngineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalentexperience
2-5 years ofwork experience inahigh-volume manufacturing environmentinvolvingautomation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs,andmotion controls
PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens, Beckhoff, orInnovance
Robot programmingexperience, preferably with Fanuc or Kuka
High levelofproficiencywith machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, Omron, OpenCV
In-depth knowledge of equipment safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA compliance) and electrical standards (NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A)
Familiarity withscript-based programming (Python, Go, SQL)
Proficiencycreating detailed electrical schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred), and tooling design withSolidworksor 3D CAD software is a plus
Able to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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
Pay 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.
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.
Salary : $130,400 - $195,600