Sr. Controls Engineer, Assembly, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering

What To Expect
The Sr Manufacturing Controls Engineer position, reporting to Controls Engineering Manager, is at our Fremont Factory location. This role's main responsibility is to handle all controls and robotics topics and issues within General Assembly. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated General Assembly equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, and maintenance. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. Additionally, they are expected to be hands-on on the shop floor when needed.

What You'll Do

Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment

Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste

Overall responsibility for all controls-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues

Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures

Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications

Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means

Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting

Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces for the General Assembly organization

Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections

Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

5 years of professional controls engineering experience in automotive industry

5 years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment

3 years Siemens (Preferably SICAR Standard)

HMI programming experience – Ignition, Siemens Simatic, or equivalent

Proven project management experience

Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints

Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group

Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required

Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $180,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

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.

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