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Davita Inc.

Automation Controls Engineer, Battery Cell Manufacturing

Davita Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect

Automation Control Engineers

are responsible for

implementing equipment

controls

solutions for all cell manufacturing projects.This includes design,

architecture

and implementation of automatedequipment

in process and discrete mass manufacturing. Equipment will include

mixing, winding, hydraulics,

automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, etc. Controls Engineers own equipment controls standard, hardware programming, robot programming,

commissioning

and review process of the project as well as

additional

functions such as auditing,

installation

and safety assessment. What You'll Do

Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (

Siemens, Beckhoff,

B&R

, Omron)

Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and

reusable

Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material

transport

Use Python scripting and SQL to

interface

equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production

databases

Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using

WinCC/

MappView

/

TwinCAT

HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using

Ignition

, Grafana

Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)

Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and

standards

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid

plumbing

Participate in

initial

equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time

limits

Manage suppliers during specification, design,

buyoff

and installation of automated manufacturing

equipment

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or 5+ years' experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation, or equivalent experience

PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R preferred)

Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Beckhoff View, WinCC, Ignition)

Proficiency

creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred)

Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills

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) 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

$88,000 - $156,000/annual salary + 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.

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