Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer

Description:
Tesla’s key technological advantage lies in its powertrain products: battery packs, drive units, and power electronics and energy products (Superchargers, Powerwalls, Megapacks).
The Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team delivers new manufacturing lines to produce vehicle and energy products at Tesla factories.  This position is based at our Giga Texas location in Austin, TX.  As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines.  Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities:
Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time
Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack
Be the person capable of doing it all.  Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp
Contribute to Tesla’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development
Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery.  Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility

Requirements:
Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text, SCADA (Ignition) application software engineering, and software engineering principles
Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD
Experience in a manufacturing setting
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience

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