Sr. Controls Engineer, Factory Engineering

Our Factory Engineering Controls Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated engineer to join our control systems design team. The design team drives to create the factory of the future by overseeing the design of cutting-edge large-scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovating manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC code and perform PLC configuration and validation
• Architect tools for automation of development and deployment of PLC based systems
• Work closely with HMI development and Design to optimize data exchange and general system usability.
• Support a team to develop high efficiency alarm rationalization techniques
• Manage contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
• Provide on expert on call support for system outages and failover incidents
• Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems

Requirements

• Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent industry experience
• 8+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckoff. Familiar with HMI - Ignition and Wincc is a plus
• Ability to program state machines, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery and proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
• Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Serial Communication
• 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 desired
• Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program