Our group’s mission is to work closely with Factory Manufacturing Engineers to provide the technical controls, electrical and automation support for new manufacturing line equipment. In addition, this team takes the lead in advancing current factory control systems, and ensuring consistency and knowledge sharing across the manufacturing lines. The team is intimately familiar with local standards and delivers smooth integration and handover of new lines to the sustaining and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have stronger interests in project execution and ramping equipment to rate. Hands-on support on the shop floor is expected as the need arises.
Knowledge and experience of the complete project life cycle from scoping through to equipment handover is essential.
What You’ll Do
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics.
Architect, develop and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip sustaining teams to support automated equipment after deployment into production.
Install, commission and start-up equipment balancing speed and safety.
Ensure that all equipment, processes and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy and all Health and Safety Laws, Acts, Regulations and Codes.
Some travel is expected – e.g. for vendor visits, equipment installation and commissioning
Outsourced automation equipment development:
Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release to Vendor and quote technical evaluation
Enforce application of Tesla standards, manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval
Establish test plans and control test plan execution at Vendor and at Tesla facility during installation and buy-off
Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production
Existing automation equipment refinement:
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield.
Characterize and validate automated processes using a data driven approach such as simulation, Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc),
Assembly Line Development and Implementation
Create detailed utility layouts for entire assembly lines and interface with facilities teams for implementation
Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation
The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.
What You’ll Bring
BSc Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, etc.).
2-3 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems
Exposure to programming PLCs and motor controllers – Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory
Exposure to programming robots online and offline is a plus – Fanuc, Kuka, Durr are the primary brands used in the factory
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, CATIA, EPLAN) is a plus
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio