Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical or mechatronic systems.
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment, including Siemens programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces such as WinCC or Ignition, and fieldbus networks.
Demonstrated excellence programming programmable logic controllers, including a well-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 proportional-integral-derivative control.
Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.
Proficiency working with detailed electrical computer-aided design; AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
Proficiency programming variable-frequency drives.
Exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment such as LVDTs, pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, and current and power meters.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and sustain new automation equipment for body-in-white and general assembly shops for the Cyber Cab program.
Provide hands-on support on manufacturing lines, troubleshoot line-side issues, analyze and improve existing systems, and develop and deploy new programmable logic controller code to remove production bottlenecks.
Work with cross-functional teams throughout the product and process lifecycle, collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to bring vehicle components from initial design through prototype development to full production.
Architect, write, and debug programmable logic controller ladder logic, producing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code that interacts with conveyors, robots, the Manufacturing Operations System, 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, clear human-machine interface screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime.
Characterize and validate automated processes using data-driven statistical methods such as capacity tests, capability tests, gauge repeatability and reproducibility tests, and Cpk.
Program and debug Fanuc, Kuka, and ABB robots and contribute to robot programs.
Lead or participate in downtime events to quickly restore operations and make changes that address root causes.
Support and develop the on-site Maintenance team’s knowledge of automation cells, robot programming, and electrical troubleshooting.

Desired Qualifications

Experience programming industrial robots, including Fanuc, Kuka, or ABB, is highly desired.
Experience with vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc, or Mech-Mind.
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired.
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production is desired.
AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	288888
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to contribute to the design, development and sustaining of new automation equipment for BIW and GA shop for the Cyber Cab program. As a controls engineer, you will be hands-on on the manufacturing lines supporting any lineside troubleshooting, analyzing and improving current system, and develop and deploy new PLC code to help remove production bottlenecks. You will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes and also work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to bring vehicle components from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production. This position requires deep expertise in Control systems and process improvements to support Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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 Operations 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 screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime
Characterize and validate automated processes using a data driven statistical approach such as Capacity test, Capability test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc)
Program, debug and make meaningful contributions to Fanuc/Kuka/ABB robot programs
Lead/participate in downtime events to quickly recover and apply meaningful changes to mitigate the root cause
Support and develop the on-site Maintenance team in their knowledge of automation cells, robot programming and electrical troubleshooting

Job Requirements

Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment, including but not limited to, Siemens PLC, HMI (WinCC/Ignition), Field bus networks
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 working with detailed electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
Proficiency programming 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 industrial robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB)
Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc, Mechmind)
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production 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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