Controls Automation Engineer

Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities. Intensive collaboration in cross-functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production.

Tesla-- Reno, NV

They are looking for 10+ years experience

What You'll Do

• Development of software for single processes and machines for Tesla Automation assembly lines
• Create and realize concepts for automatic mode, calibration routines, collision avoidance, product tracing, recovery and rework
• Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
• Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities
• Intensive collaboration in cross-functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production
• Participate in software development, commissioning and FAT runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years as a hands-on Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
• Proficiency with HMI systems (Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, Studio 5000)
• Knowledge of Fieldbus Networks (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP)
• Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment
• Skilled in commissioning and troubleshooting servo/variable frequency drives
• Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards