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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeReno, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proficiency in standard and safety programmable logic controller (PLC) programming using Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
  • Proficiency in script-based programming using Python, Go, or SQL.
  • Proficiency in robot programming using Fanuc, Kuka, or ABB.
  • Proficiency in servo system commissioning using Siemens SIMATIC, Rockwell Kinetix, or Beckhoff Drive Manager 2.
  • Proficiency in 2D/3D vision system programming using Keyence XGX, Cognex Insight, or LMI Gocator.
  • In-depth knowledge of equipment safety standards, including ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA compliance, and electrical standards, including NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
  • A degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in initial equipment concept development while balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead-time limits.
  • Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC logic, emphasizing code organization, structure, documentation, maintainability, and reusability.
  • Architect, write, and debug programs for subsystems such as robots, vision systems, test equipment, and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Participate in creating Tesla specifications and standards, releasing them to vendors, and technically evaluating quotes.
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components.
  • Create simple HMI screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
  • Lay out industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
  • Introduce automated processes into production and train maintenance and production teams to support them after deployment.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines.
  • Develop machine and process concepts with manufacturing and mechanical design engineering peers.
  • Create system architecture to support equipment concepts, then lay out electrical and pneumatic schematics.
  • Program controls components, including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robots, from power-on through debugging, process fine-tuning, and validation.
  • Work with cross-functional teams throughout the product and process life cycle, collaborating with product design engineering, quality, production, and maintenance to bring components from initial design through prototype development and full production.

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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