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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Controls Engineer, Cell Electrode

Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly-motivated Controls Engineer to support the ramp of the factory, and contribute to the design of robust and stable equipment. This Engineer will be at the forefront of controls technology and will be responsible for the advanced cell manufacturing equipment that produces Tesla's cutting-edge 4680 batteries.

The Controls Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. This individual will work closely with Quality and Production to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development, and finally into full production.

What You'll Do

Ramp manufacturing lines including mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, and vision systems

Program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control

Manage Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA), implementing controls reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment

Define and manage a methodology for maintaining PLC code structure and backups

Interface with the Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing Controls Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems

Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic

Experience with Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens, B&R, and/or Mitsubishi

Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - AB Panelview, Ignition, TIA/WinCC, B&R, etc.)

Compensation and 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)

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

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