Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science, or at least 5 years of experience in Control Systems Design and PLC, or equivalent experience.
Experience implementing controls systems, with Siemens or Omron preferred.
Experience with Human Machine Interfaces or graphical user interfaces, including Proface, WinCC, or Ignition.
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in computer-aided design, with EPLAN preferred.
Structured Text programming skills using IEC 61131-3.

Responsibilities

Implement equipment controls solutions for cell manufacturing projects, including designing, architecting, and implementing automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, and fixtures.
Own equipment controls standards, hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning, and project reviews; perform audits, installations, and safety assessments.
Program and debug Structured Text and ladder logic code on multiple programmable logic controller platforms, including Siemens TIA Portal and Omron Sysmac Studio.
Create operator touchscreen interfaces using Siemens WinCC, Proface, or Weintek EasyBuilder, and supervisory control and data acquisition dashboards using Ignition.
Create programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery for processes such as material pick and place, dispensing, roll-to-roll operations, welding, testing, and material transport.
Set up and tune servo drives and variable-frequency drives for fast and smooth operation.
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Design and implement control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment in accordance with codes and standards.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of automated manufacturing equipment.
Develop and maintain documentation for electrical equipment and associated procedures, updating it as required.

Desired Qualifications

Siemens or Omron implementation experience is preferred.
EPLAN experience is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	283930
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Automation Engineers are responsible for implementing equipment controls solutions for all cell manufacturing projects. This includes design, architecture and implementation of automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, etc.  

Automation Engineers own equipment controls standard, hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment. 

Job Responsibilities

Program and debug structured text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Siemens TIA Portal and Omron Sysmac Studio)
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using Siemens WinCC / Proface / Weintek EasyBuilder and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition 
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, roll to roll, welding, testing and material transport 
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits 
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing 
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or 5+ years’ experience in Control Systems Design and PLC, or equivalent experience
Implementation (Siemens, Omron preferred) or equivalent
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI – Proface, WinCC, Ignition)
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred) 
Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skill

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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