Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer
Tesla
Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 239265 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
- Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, safety devices, remote IO, controllers and robotics
- Design control system architectures, electrical schematics, and safety concepts
- Develop automated SCADA processes to optimize cycle time, yield, and equipment availability
- Manage equipment commissioning, installation, and buy-off testing with vendors and internal team
- Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to transition prototypes to full-scale production
- Troubleshoot and refine automation processes post-deployment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4-5 years’ experience in designing, programming, and commissioning industrial automation equipment, including; PLC programming, developing FB/AOI’s in LD and SCL, hardware configuration from scratch (Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMI/SCADA design (TIA Portal Unified, FTView, Ignition), Integration with Pick-and-Place Robot applications (Fanuc), multi-axis motion control, Programming with Python or equivalent, Virtual commissioning using Process Simulate, WinMOD, 3D Emulate or equivalent Software
- Project experience using and designing electrical, pneumatic and network systems. using Eplan, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar tools. Installing, Wiring, configuring and Troubleshooting Electrical Component and panels
- Familiar with Industrial Standards such as ISO and NEC norms, as wel las industrial protocols (PROFinet, Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP)
- Proven expertise in deploying material flow automation systems (AS/RS, AMRs, lifter and stacker cranes systems, robotics) and interfacing with MES/WMS systems
- Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple projects, overseeing outsourced equipment, and handling overlapping timelines. Highly independent, with a proven ability to execute tasks effectively with minimal direction
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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