Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing

Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Electro-mechanical components Schematics Full Job Description What to Expect The Controls Engineer for the Remanufacturing team will commission, troubleshoot, and program automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. This role will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls-related failures. What You'll Do Lead controls commissioning efforts for manufacturing lines, supporting the maintenance team in troubleshooting complex breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems Implement and manage continuous process optimization by integrating advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity, and reduce waste Maintain and program state machines for complex processes involving conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, and data acquisition Oversee controls-related activities in the production shop, leading and supporting production and maintenance teams on all controls-related topics and issues Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and resolve problems Develop and maintain Ignition projects and gateways, including scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections and named queries, and configuring OPC device connections Develop and maintain documentation for all electrical equipment and associated procedures, updating it as required by modifications Identify weak areas of production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, implementing effective countermeasures through available resources Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standards into manufacturing equipment, including conducting periodic checks and qualification inspections Understand and program using multiple programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems Proficiency in PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Omron, or Beckhoff TwinCAT) Experience with Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, SIMATIC Safety Integrated, or Beckhoff TwinSAFE) Expertise in Human Machine Interfaces (HMI/GUI - Ignition, Studio 5000 View Designer, SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal), or TwinCAT HMI) Familiarity with field bus networks (Ethernet IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT) Proficiency in reading electrical prints and understanding industrial equipment standards Strong skills in process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems Familiarity with Cartesian, SCARA, and Articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Epson) is a plus Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, take initiative, and deliver results with minimal supervision 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: 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.