Design, define, implement and sustain validated controls automation for melting equipment, molten aluminum transfer systems and emissions control equipment.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. functional system requirements, safety requirements, automation) for new melting, treatment and transfer systems
- Responsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center esponsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center
- Use your exceptional programming abilities in all related software and hardware PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA Systems
- Be able to interface and assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
- Be able to develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures
- Be able to identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and implement effective counter measures and controls improvements
- Drive improvements with controls logic to improve shop safety and delivery
- Bachelor s Degree in Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience. Other relevant combinations of training/experience may be considered
- Hands on. Must be able & willing to work primarily on the production floor with respective operations, facility, suppliers and manufacturing teams to solve problems and implement solutions and processes
- 5+ years of experience with design and programming of Siemens PLC and controls systems specific to combustion systems, emissions control and molten metal delivery
- Experience with 480-volt distribution systems, drives communication and setup, network knowledge, PID setup and tuning, safety integration and commissioning of complex controls systems
- Experience introducing new foundry equipment and controls systems into a production environment preferred
- Demonstrated project management abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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