Automation Controls Technician, Cathode Manufacturing Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 18 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 Electrical panel building Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Electro-mechanical components Electrical control panels English Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Troubleshooting electrical systems Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Manufacturing company experience Production troubleshooting Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla's in-house Cathode Manufacturing Facility is located in Austin Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to increase the supply of cathode in North America. Automation Controls Technician work on a rotating shift schedule, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, be adaptable, work with minimal direction, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate the necessary equipment as an Automation Controls Technician. Automation Controls Technicians are the first responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. What You'll Do Maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing and automated equipment controls. Assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure the cell team meets the equipment yield and availability targets Troubleshoot and maintain all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots Thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities Operate equipment using internal or 3rd party software to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment Complete area specific training to obtain qualification to independently operate. Issue permits for maintenance work What You'll Bring Minimum of 2 years of Controls Technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Skilled at troubleshooting electromechanical systems, building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets Skilled in Siemens PLC Language, Fanuc Robots, SCADA & HMI systems, such as Ignition, WinCC, or SIMATIC Preferred experience in Chemical Manufacturing process. Command of the English language, written and verbal

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Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time including but not limited to: PAPR, safety harness, safety shoes and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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.