Controls Technician, Energy

Description:
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineering Technician, with excellent electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills, to contribute to commissioning and maintaining automation equipment for our advanced manufacturing lines. These highly automated assembly lines consist of several pieces of equipment, each PLC-controlled. Tesla Motors is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on critical systems of incredibly exciting products.

Responsibilities:
The Controls Engineering Technician will work alongside the Controls Engineering team to program, troubleshoot and maintain controls components such as PLCs, HMIs, and robots
Evidence of exceptional ability and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities
Comfortable with equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Availability off-hours and weekend as needed

Requirements:
Proficient in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text using Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio
Experience with designing and/or reading electrical schematics, including designing and wiring electrical control panels; Familiarity with EPLAN highly desired
Skilled at design and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Knowledge of pick and place systems, conveyors, AGV’s, robotics, machine vision systems; Experience programming, maintaining, and solving technical issues with Fanuc robots preferred
Minimum of 2 years experience in a high volume manufacturing/industrial environment
Ability to command the english language, both written and verbal

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Automation Controls Technician I - $28.80 - $33.52/hour
Automation Controls Technician II - $34.63 - $38.28/hour
Automation Controls Technician III - $37.38 - $43.44/hour

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.