Tesla
A Controls Engineer for Plastics will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robot applications, plastic injection molding systems, conveyor systems, equipment, and process/equipment monitoring systems within our Plastics Shop. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and improve equipment failures.
What You’ll Do
Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop.
Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues.
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste.
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications.
Responsibility for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems.
Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
Implement and maintain quality control methods including pokeyokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting.
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces.
Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections.
Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text.
Managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure
What You’ll Bring
BSc./MSc. Degree in electrical, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
2+ years of professional controls engineering experience.
2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment.
Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python).
HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware.
Robotic programming skills desired.
Proven project management experience.
Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints.
Willing to perform shift work (nights) and overtime as required.