Automation Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing Engineering

• Install line-side equipment, including instrumentation and automation control systems
• Construct NEC/UL508A code compliant control panels and perform retrofits to existing panels, by following engineering prints and using supplier information
• Collaborate and provide feedback with relevant teams to determine appropriate equipment, instrument locations, and compliant cabling methods
• Verify automation equipment is safely installed and energized, and that it meets the project specifications and standards
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control issues, using knowledge of control systems and proficiently reading electrical schematics, troubleshoot and commission VFD and servo drive systems
• Edit electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 Electrical CAD
• Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks, such as bolting brackets and covers, and using basic hand tools

• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial automation or technical organization
• Familiarity with 480V power distribution panels, digital/analog I/O, and safety circuit systems
• Experience with wiring methods, terminations, and networking within industrial/manufacturing environments
• Experience with NEC compliance for industrial machinery, including raceway methods
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to document, multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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