What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering on the Cell Manufacturing Engineering team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories.
As a Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering, you are responsible for leading a team of automation engineers that build equipment controls solutions for Cell Manufacturing projects specifically in the Electrode space. We cover a huge range of machinery and process types include mixing, coating, calendering, slitting, etc. We also build and implement the material flow, coordination and optimization necessary to deliver manufacturing at a truly mass-production scale. From development, to commissioning and scaling, the controls engineering team enables the next generation of manufacturing.
What You'll Do-
Manage and grow a high performing, diverse team of Controls Engineers
- Support the hiring and selection process of Controls Engineers
- Train and review team members controls architecture, mechanical automation equipment, robots' systems, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs code, motion controls, HMI design, SCADA design and 3D vision systems
- Handle day-to-day management tasks such as performance reviews, time off, HR Coordination and resource capacity
- Report on status of development, quality and system performance to management
- Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal)
- Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
- Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
- Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Participate in Tesla controls specification and standard creation, release to Vendor and quote technical evaluation
- Enforce application of Tesla controls standards, manage suppliers during specification, design review and design approval
- Establish test plans and control test plan execution
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5+ years of proven project management experience
- In depth knowledge of Beckhoff or Siemens controls systems
- Proficient Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
- BS or MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent in experience - Majors in Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.)
- 6+ years of experience as Controls, Automation, or Robotics Engineer working on industrial automation systems
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards and Safety Standards
Desired experience:-
Designing and maintaining PLC code structure
- Programming state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.
- Designing fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
- Selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
- Designing and implementing Safety PLCs and HMI/SCADA
Nice to Have:-
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, robot cell, current and power meters, vision systems, etc.)
- Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python).
- HMI programming experience - TwinCAT HMI, WinCC and Ignition
- Design electrical and schematics in CAD (ePlan, AutoCAD Electrical, etc.). Solidworks, CATIA
- Experience with various production machinery, cameras, sensors, and other equipment
- Experience programming robots are highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Epson)
What we offer:
You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that we provide are 30 vacation days, an occupational pension, employee life and disability insurances, free EV charging, product discounts and various transportation benefits.
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.
