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Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff Controls Engineer - Lithium Iron Phosphate Cell

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience as a control systems engineer working with Siemens programmable logic controllers and Ignition supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Additional experience with programmable logic controller platforms including Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, and Omron.
Experience with communication protocols including Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to solve challenging technical problems.
Demonstrated experience executing controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up.
Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility.
Experience participating in process hazard reviews and HazOps.
Experience with safety-rated systems.
Availability to travel for factory acceptance testing and equipment installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead control system architecture design, including integration of human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, safety programmable logic controllers, and third-party packaged equipment.
Lead development of greenfield programmable logic controller code, ensuring it is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. The code will interact with packaged equipment, life-critical safety systems, variable-frequency drives, starters, valves, proportional-integral-derivative controllers, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, and third-party equipment.
Design, develop, and optimize human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and manufacturing execution system interfaces.
Lead implementation and validation of code for safety-rated controls (SIL/PL).
Work with process design teams to develop process control narratives and process and instrumentation diagrams that ensure process systems operate safely and reliably.
Develop plant-wide supervisory systems to minimize unplanned downtime and centralize plant performance monitoring.
Implement and manage continuous process optimization, including adding advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality and productivity and reduce waste.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting a 24/7 production or manufacturing facility.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	270230
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Cell Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated Staff Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing our newest battery manufacturing facility. As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team, supporting projects from concept through design, programming, HMI development, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations.<br></p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the control system architecture design including the integration of HMI, SCADA, PLC, VFDs, safety PLCs, and 3rd party packaged equipment
Lead the development of greenfield PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as packaged equipment, life-critical safety systems, VFDs, starters, valves, PID Controllers, HVAC, and 3rd party equipment
Design, develop and optimize human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
Lead the implementation and validation of code for safety rated controls (SIL/PL)
Work closely with the process design teams to develop process control narratives and process and instrumentation diagrams to ensure that process systems will operate safely and reliably
Develop plant-wide supervisory systems to minimize unplanned downtime and centralize plant performance monitoring
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste

Job Requirements

8+ years as a control systems engineer working with Siemens PLC and Ignition SCADA systems
Experience supporting a 24/7 production/manufacturing facility is preferred
Additional experience working with additional PLC platforms: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Omron
Experience working with modern communication protocols: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP
Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up
Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility
Experience participating in process hazard reviews and HazOps
Experience with safety rated systems
Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning

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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