Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manager Automation Engineering - Electrode

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of proven project management experience.
In-depth knowledge of Beckhoff or Siemens control systems.
Proficiency in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming.
An engineering degree or equivalent experience, with majors in Controls, Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar areas.
At least 6 years of experience as a Controls, Automation, or Robotics Engineer working on industrial automation systems.
In-depth knowledge of electrical and safety standards.
Experience designing and maintaining PLC code structure.
Experience programming state machines for complex processes involving multi-station parallel processing, pick-and-place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.
Experience designing fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.
Experience selecting circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFDs, and servo systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a high-performing, diverse team of Controls Engineers.
Support the hiring and selection process for Controls Engineers.
Train and review team members on controls architecture, mechanical automation equipment, robot systems, electromechanical system design, PLC code, motion controls, HMI design, SCADA design, and 3D vision systems.
Handle day-to-day management tasks, including performance reviews, time off, HR coordination, and resource capacity.
Report development, quality, and system performance status to management.
Program and debug Structured Text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms, including Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal.
Develop organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code.
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation using Beckhoff, Siemens, and SEW systems.
Design and implement control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	282874
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering on the Cell Manufacturing Engineering team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories. <p>As a Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering, you are responsible for leading a team of automation engineers that build equipment controls solutions for Cell Manufacturing projects specifically in the Electrode space. We cover a huge range of machinery and process types include mixing, coating, calendering, slitting, etc. We also build and implement the material flow, coordination and optimization necessary to deliver manufacturing at a truly mass-production scale. From development, to commissioning and scaling, the controls engineering team enables the next generation of manufacturing.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Manage and grow a high performing, diverse team of Controls Engineers
Support the hiring and selection process of Controls Engineers
Train and review team members controls architecture, mechanical automation equipment, robots' systems, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs code, motion controls, HMI design, SCADA design and 3D vision systems
Handle day-to-day management tasks such as performance reviews, time off, HR Coordination and resource capacity
Report on status of development, quality and system performance to management
Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal)
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Job Requirements

5+ years of proven project management experience
In depth knowledge of Beckhoff or Siemens controls systems
Proficient Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
Engineering Degree (or equivalent in experience - Majors in Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.)
6+ years of experience as Controls, Automation, or Robotics Engineer working on industrial automation systems
In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards and Safety Standards
Designing and maintaining PLC code structure
Programming state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.
Designing fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems

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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