Sr. Controls Engineer

Job Description

Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. Tesla is looking for a qualified Controls Engineer to join our factory infrastructure engineering team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design of complex manufacturing facilities. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to consistently perform at a high level.

Job Responsibilities

• Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, and Compressed Air
• Create, review and update Controls engineering documentation and drawings
• Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices
• Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet Tesla quality and documentation standards
• Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems
• Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability
• Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
• Review 2D and 3D drawings, provide feedback to design and drafting team to update per technical changes
• Provide expertise and support for system outages and failover incidents
• Execute projects with a quick turnaround timeline while abiding by Tesla standards

Job Requirements

• Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent industry experience
• 2-5 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer, Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation
• Ability to review mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors
• Familiarity with Controls based software like SPI (InTools) to initiate Instrument lists, wiring terminations, calibrated ranges etc
• Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Serial Communication
• Advanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckhoff. Familiar with HMI – Ignition and Wincc is a plus
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation, experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production is desired
• Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus