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Controls Engineering Technician
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What To Expect Tesla is seeking to hire a Controls Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and control panels
Support commissioning and startup of automated equipment by verifying wiring, programming, and calibration of control devices
Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation, and communication issues in production equipment to minimize downtime
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems, sensors, servo drives, and VFDs
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
Participate in controls and electrical design, as well as PLC and HMI code development and improvement
Document all control changes, wiring updates, and troubleshooting activities according to internal standards
Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and quality procedures (NFPA 70E, UL 508A, OSHA)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Production) to resolve automation-related issues and support process improvements
What You'll Bring
Over 1-3 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation field
Experience in one or more of the following PLC systems: Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or Allen Bradley
Experience in motion and process controls
Field experiences troubleshooting end-to-end controls, including power distribution, electrical components and instruments, PLCs, and HMIs
Experience in industrial communication protocols – Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or Profinet
Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA
Basic understanding in electrical design using AutoCAD or Eplan
Experience on Ignition is a plus
Benefits
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 with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid 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
Expected Compensation $24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Utilities
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Controls Engineering Technician
role at
Tesla
What To Expect Tesla is seeking to hire a Controls Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and control panels
Support commissioning and startup of automated equipment by verifying wiring, programming, and calibration of control devices
Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation, and communication issues in production equipment to minimize downtime
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems, sensors, servo drives, and VFDs
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
Participate in controls and electrical design, as well as PLC and HMI code development and improvement
Document all control changes, wiring updates, and troubleshooting activities according to internal standards
Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and quality procedures (NFPA 70E, UL 508A, OSHA)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Production) to resolve automation-related issues and support process improvements
What You'll Bring
Over 1-3 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation field
Experience in one or more of the following PLC systems: Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or Allen Bradley
Experience in motion and process controls
Field experiences troubleshooting end-to-end controls, including power distribution, electrical components and instruments, PLCs, and HMIs
Experience in industrial communication protocols – Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or Profinet
Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA
Basic understanding in electrical design using AutoCAD or Eplan
Experience on Ignition is a plus
Benefits
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 with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid 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
Expected Compensation $24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr