Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Engineer - General Assembly Model 3

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
At least 3 years as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical or mechatronic systems, plus exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, dispense systems, nut runner torque controllers, current and power meters, and selection of circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, variable frequency drives, and servo systems.
In-depth knowledge of electrical and safety standards, with proficiency creating detailed electrical schematics; Eplan is preferred.
Proficiency programming industrial equipment using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000), Siemens TIA Portal ladder logic, Allen-Bradley and Siemens safety PLCs, Ignition HMI/GUI, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET/PROFIsafe, RS-232 and Ethernet communications between PLCs, instruments, and database systems, and variable frequency drives.
Ability to program state machines for complex processes involving multi-station parallel processing, sequencing, pick-and-place automation, and data acquisition, and proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment concept development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Design industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A; create electrical schematics and manage electrical cabinet builds and field wiring.
Architect, write, and debug documented, maintainable, reusable PLC ladder logic that interacts with conveyors, robots, the Manufacturing System (MOS), machine vision, and third-party equipment.
Implement ANSI/RIA 15.06- and OSHA-compliant control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Generate simple Ignition-based HMI screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
Release equipment specifications to vendors, conduct quote technical evaluations, and manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of automated manufacturing equipment; introduce equipment to production and train and equip the Sustaining Team to support it after deployment.
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime, and validate them using a data-driven statistical approach.
Provide day-to-day operational support for 24/7 teams on the night shift.
Develop machine and process concepts with Manufacturing Engineering peers, create system architectures and electrical schematics, program controls components, and take systems from power-on through debug, process fine-tuning, and validation.
Work with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance throughout the lifecycle from initial design and prototype development through full production.

Desired Qualifications

Experience programming articulated robots, including Fanuc and Kuka.
Experience with vision systems, including Cognex and Keyence.
Proficiency with Eplan electrical schematic software.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	282822
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer for our night shift to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our General Assembly. The Controls Engineer will work to develop machine and process concepts along with several Manufacturing Engineering peers. Our Candidate will create a robust system architecture to support the concept, and then layout electrical schematics. They will then program all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots from power-on to debug and finally process fine tuning and validation. The Controls Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. They will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to bring components from initial design, through prototype development, and finally into full production.

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 schematics and manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring

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

Participate, release to vendor, quote technical evaluation and manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment, introduce to production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support after deployment

Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime, validate using a data driven statistical approach

Available for night shift to sustain day-to-day operations and support for our 24/7 teams

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related)

3+ years as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer on automation and/or electromechanical systems

Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems and exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, equipment, dispense systems, nut runner torque controllers, current and power meters, experience selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems

In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards and Safety standards with proficiency in creating detailed electrical schematics (Eplan preferred)

Proficiency programming industrial equipment: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000) and Siemens TIA Portal ladder logic; safety PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens); HMI/GUI (Ignition); fieldbus networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET/PROFIsafe); serial (RS-232) and Ethernet communications between PLCs, instruments, and database systems; and variable frequency drives

Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, sequencing, pick and place automation and data acquisition. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery

Experience programming articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka) and Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) is highly desired

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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