Acceptance Testing, Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Assembly Line, AutoCAD, Automation, Automotive Manufacturing, Childcare, Communications Protocols, Compensation and Benefits, Control Engineering, Detail Oriented, E Programming Language, Electrical Design, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Ethernet, HMI Software, Health Plan, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Orthodontics, Payroll Tax, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Languages, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Systems, Schematics, Servomechanism, Software Administration, Stock Purchase Plans, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Vision Plan, Weight Management, Willing to Travel
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join the General Assembly shop at our Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be experienced in the automation controls field, bringing their exposure to Siemens or other PLC platforms, Fanuc robots, and safety systems. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting any lineside troubleshooting, analyzing, and improving current system, and develop and deploy new PLC code to help remove production bottlenecks. International Travel for FAT support is required for the role.
What You'll Do
- Travel internationally to work with equipment vendors to validate and launch new production tooling as part of Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs)
- Diagnose and resolve PLC faults to minimize downtime, improve cycle times, and enhance process efficiency
- Seamlessly install, program, and integrate new equipment, including robotics, sensors, and dispense systems, into existing automated lines
- Configure and program IO devices, servo systems, Fanuc robots, and vision systems to meet process and production needs
- Modify PLC Controls sequence logic, robot sequence and vision programs, and other system controls to enhance safety, reliability, reduce faults, and achieve production goals. HMI software updates to optimize equipment operator experience
- Review and update electrical wiring diagrams, layout drawings for VFDs, Servos, PLC and other controls devices
- Support 24/7 Production Operations as needed
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years with automotive manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineering role
- Proficiency in PLC programming of equipment sequences using IEC-61131 complaint programming languages and logic troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and hands-on experience with Fanuc robot programming. Proficiency in HMI/SCADA industrial systems (SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal or Ignition SCADA). Experience with motor drive setup and troubleshooting (SEW EURODrive and Siemens G120, S120 preferred)
- Experience with electrical design using EPlan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical and Schematic troubleshooting. Demonstrated experience with 3-phase 480/208 VAC, single-phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
- Knowledge of PROFINET and Ethernet communication protocols
- Familiarity with configuring and optimizing vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) and programming dispense and fluid fill systems. Fanuc 2D IRVision and Fanuc 3DVision experience is asset
- Strong problem-solving ability to address complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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Controls Engineer, General Assembly, Semi
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