Our Factory Engineering Controls Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Engineer to join our control systems design team. The design team drives to create the factory of the future by overseeing the design of cutting-edge large-scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovating manufacturing processes.

Develop PLC code and perform PLC configuration and validation
Architect tools for automation of development and deployment of PLC based systems
Work closely with HMI development and Design to optimize data exchange and general system usability
Support a team to develop high efficiency alarm rationalization techniques
Manage contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
Provide on expert on call support for system outages and failover incidents
Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems

Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent industry experience
8+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckoff. Familiar with HMI – Ignition and Wincc is a plus
Ability to program state machines, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery and proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Serial Communication
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation, experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production desired
Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus

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

Full-time