Sr. Facilities Controls Engineer

Description:
We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer for our Site Facilities team at Tesla Giga Texas with a focus on data center vehicle and cell manufacturing offering career growth opportunities within the shops. This role will support commissioning, startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on site. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement control systems for facilities, including HVAC, Hydronics, Chemical, and other building systems

Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and technical specifications
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including hardware and software problems
Collaborate with facilities staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure control systems meet operational requirements
Develop and implement energy efficiency projects and initiatives to reduce energy consumption and costs
Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in control systems engineering

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience as a hands-on SCADA & HMI Design Engineer

Advanced proficiency in Ignition SCADA design (Vision and Perspective), and modern High-Performance Graphics
Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access)
Ability to interact with controls networks protocols including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus. Gold or Core Ignition Certification. Knowledge of Siemens SCADA and HMI
Ability to create custom graphics using Photoshop etc., knowledge in Siemens PLC programming, ability to understand PI&D documentation, knowledge of MES
Ability to understand digital logic concepts/languages SCL, Graph, Ladder, FB, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery and proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, transmitters, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFDs and instrumentation
Exposure to a wide variety of production systems and machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, temperature and pressure transducers, current and power meters, etc.)

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