Tesla Looking For Manufacturing Controls Engineer, Coatings at Fremont, CA Full Time

What to Expect

Tesla’s Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing vehicles at best in class quality and rate; in a safe and ergonomic environment.

The Coatings team is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Controls Engineer. You will lead the design and develop technically complex controls, electrical and automation systems within new manufacturing lines. The candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors and technology partners on system development from concept to production.

What You’ll Do

Internal automation equipment development:

• 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), LabView, 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.

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.).
• Experience working with automotive manufacturing processes preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems.
• Exposure to programming microcontrollers and motor controllers – Rockwell, Siemens (preferred), Beckhoff, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory.
• Exposure to programming robots online and offline – Fanuc, Kuka, Durr are the primary brands used in the factory.
• Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, CATIA) is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience of the complete project lifecycle from scoping through equipment handover and production ramp.
• 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.
• Travel required ~25%

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Work Location: One location