Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing

Description:
The Controls Engineer for the Remanufacturing team will commission, troubleshoot, and program automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. This role will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls-related failures.

Responsibilities:
Lead controls commissioning efforts for manufacturing lines, supporting the maintenance team in troubleshooting complex breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems
Implement and manage continuous process optimization by integrating advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity, and reduce waste
Maintain and program state machines for complex processes involving conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, and data acquisition
Oversee controls-related activities in the production shop, leading and supporting production and maintenance teams on all controls-related topics and issues
Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Develop and maintain Ignition projects and gateways, including scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections and named queries, and configuring OPC device connections
Develop and maintain documentation for all electrical equipment and associated procedures, updating it as required by modifications
Identify weak areas of production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, implementing effective countermeasures through available resources
Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standards into manufacturing equipment, including conducting periodic checks and qualification inspections
Understand and program using multiple programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Proficiency in PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Omron, or Beckhoff TwinCAT)
Experience with Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, SIMATIC Safety Integrated, or Beckhoff TwinSAFE)
Expertise in Human Machine Interfaces (HMI/GUI – Ignition, Studio 5000 View Designer, SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal), or TwinCAT HMI)
Familiarity with field bus networks (Ethernet IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT)
Proficiency in reading electrical prints and understanding industrial equipment standards
Strong skills in process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems
Familiarity with Cartesian, SCARA, and Articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Epson) is a plus
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, take initiative, and deliver results with minimal supervision

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