Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and applications.
Proficiency with the Siemens platform.
A proven track record commissioning and programming manufacturing systems at the line, station, or component level.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
Experience with processes such as material handling, adhesive, vision, and joining.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of robotic programming, including Fanuc or Kuka.
Experience with electrical schematic design using EPLAN or AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Process Simulate.

Responsibilities

Provide technical controls, electrical, and automation support for new manufacturing line equipment.
Advance current factory control systems and ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across manufacturing lines.
Bridge core manufacturing controls teams (vehicle and powertrain) and factory operations to ensure all factory controls needs are met.
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Design, develop, and debug PLC code, emphasizing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code.
Implement ANSI/RIA 15.06- and OSHA-compliant control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Siemens TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal is highly desired.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	276292
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Automation Controls position focuses on creating equipment for manufacturing and its sub-assemblies. This position concentrates specifically on controls of PLC driven robotic cells, servo actuated mechatronic systems and high volume automated process equipment. Siemens TIA ("Totally Integrated Automated Portal" OR TIA Portal) experience is highly desired for this role.<ul class="tds-list tds-list--unordered"> </ul>

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical controls, as well as electrical and automation support, for new manufacturing line equipment
Advance current Factory control systems, and ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across manufacturing lines
Bridge core manufacturing controls teams (vehicle and powertrain) and factory operations to ensure that all factory controls needs are met
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
Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
Design, develop and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, and maintainable and reusable
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment

Job Requirements

5+ years’ experience in PLC programming and applications

Proficiency in Siemens platform

Proven track record commissioning and programming manufacturing systems on the line, station, or component level

Hands-on experience troubleshooting

Experience on processes such as Material Handling, Adhesive, Vision, Joining

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Robotic programming knowledge (Fanuc, Kuka)

Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD)

Knowledge in Process Simulate

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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