Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, five or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience is required.
At least two years of hands-on experience as a Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems is required.
Experience with programmable logic controllers, including Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT, is required.
Proficiency with human-machine interface systems, including Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, and Studio 5000, is required.
Knowledge of fieldbus networks, including PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Ethernet/IP, is required.
Experience with vision systems, including Keyence and Cognex, is required.
Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment are required.
Commissioning and troubleshooting servo drives and variable-frequency drives are required.
Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards is required.
Willingness to travel to Tesla facilities in the United States and Germany is required.

Responsibilities

Develop 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 and improve availability and yield.
Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning through mass production at Tesla facilities.
Collaborate intensively with cross-functional teams in mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production.
Participate in software development, commissioning, and factory acceptance testing runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	259726
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla Automation is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer for the Tesla factories in Nevada, California and Texas, to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the development 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 single operating machines, that Tesla Automation will launch in the Tesla US plants. Once these machines and assembly lines are setup on site, the Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer will be working to commission and ramp up the equipment until handover to the local teams is completed. This includes bringing the equipment up to and above goals for cycle time, availability and yield. </p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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