Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Engineer - Model Y, Body in White

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, equivalent certification, or proven equivalent experience is required.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation or electromechanical systems is required.
In-depth knowledge of electrical standards (NFPA 79, National Electrical Code, and UL 508A) and safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA) is required.
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment is required, including ladder-logic programmable logic controllers (PLCs) on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (RSLogix 5000) and Siemens TIA Portal; Allen-Bradley and Siemens safety PLCs; Ignition human-machine interfaces; fieldbus networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET/PROFIsafe, and EtherCAT; RS-232 serial communications between PLCs and instruments; and Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
Demonstrated excellence programming PLCs is required, including a defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization, ability to program state machines for complex processes involving multi-station parallel processing, pick-and-place automation, data acquisition, and PID control, and proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, variable-frequency drives, and servo systems is required.
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics using computer-aided design is required; AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment is required, including LVDTs, pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, and current and power meters.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic, producing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code that interacts with conveyors, robots, the Manufacturing System (MOS), machine vision, and third-party equipment.
Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Generate simple Ignition-based human-machine interface screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components, including servos.
Introduce automated processes into production and train and equip the Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment.
Create machine interactions with the plant-wide Manufacturing System (MOS) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables.

Desired Qualifications

Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA, and articulated robots, including Fanuc and Kuka systems, and vision systems, including Cognex and Keyence, is highly desired.
AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	288133
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world class manufacturing facility right here in the Bay Area. Tesla Motors is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.  This will be a night shift position.

Job Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing System (MOS), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Generate aesthetically simple HMI (Ignition based) screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing System (MOS) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
1+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A) and Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment: Ladder logic PLCs on Allen Bradley ControlLogix (RSLogix 5000) and Siemens TIA Portal, Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens), Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Ignition), Field bus Networks (Ethernet IP, Profinet/Profisafe, EtherCat), Serial communication (RS-232) between PLCs and instruments, Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred) and variable frequency drives
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc.)
Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka) and Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)

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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