Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Controls Technician

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 8

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as an engineering or maintenance technician in robotics, automotive service, precision medical devices, research and development, or manufacturing, with a demonstrated history of analytical problem solving and failure analysis.
Previous hands-on experience with power tools, high- and low-voltage systems, and wire harness repair.
Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers, including Siemens, Rockwell, and Beckhoff systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics and use EPLAN.
Must be able to lift 37 pounds, climb ladders, and work a compressed workweek schedule as part of a 24/7 operation.
Must be able to work within Bay Area sites.

Responsibilities

Work with maintenance and engineers to identify root causes of downtime on automation equipment that uses testers, programmable logic controllers, and six-axis robots.
Execute engineering changes and document machine performance based on those changes.
Collaborate with engineering teams to address programmable logic controller bugs and repetitive downtime, providing clear and concise reports through pass-down communications.
Maintain change-control discipline in a rapidly evolving product and manufacturing environment.
Manage supervisory control and data acquisition projects and human-machine interfaces to help operators and maintenance staff with their workflow.
Validate machine repairs using machine data.
Manage documentation used by production and maintenance staff when working on machines.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with EtherCAT and CAN communication.
Knowledge of Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Python.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	263342
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Automation Controls Technicians within the Optimus robotics team will work alongside production, maintenance, and engineering to support automated equipment used in various component production. You’ll be using electrical engineering theory and programmable logic software to root cause and fix issues that cause equipment downtime. You will support hands-on robot builds and responsibilities around machine performance, analysis, testing, and documentation. Projects will include uptime improvements, new station deployments, and retools. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, and Testing. Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as in team environments.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Work with maintenance and engineers to identify root cause to downtime on automation equipment that uses testers, PLCs, and six axis robots
Execute engineering changes and document machine performance based on changes
Collaborate with Engineering teams to address PLC bugs and repetitive downtimes, providing clear and concise reports through pass-down communications
Maintain exceptional change control discipline in a rapidly evolving product and manufacturing environment
Manage SCADA projects and HMIs to help operators and maintenance with their work flow
Validate machine repairs by using machine data
Manage documentation used for production and maintenance to work on machines

Job Requirements

2+ years of experience as an engineering or maintenance technician in the fields of: Robotics, Automative Service, precision medical devices, R&D, and Manufacturing with a demonstrated history of analytical problem solving and failure analysis
Previous hands-on experience with power tools, high and low voltage systems, wire harness repair
Working knowledge of PLCs – Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff
Ability to read electrical schematics and EPLAN
Experience with EtherCAT and CAN communication is a plus
Software: Structured Text, Ladder Logic, & Python knowledge a plus
Must be able lift 37 lbs., be able to climb ladders and work a compressed workweek schedule as part of a 24/7 operation. Must be able to work within Bay Area sites with occasional travel (up to 10%)

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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