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Automation & Robotics Engineer

Brandenburg, Germany (On-site)

Automation & Robotics Engineer

1 Hour ago • All levels • Manufacturing • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Automation & Robotics Engineer at Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg will be responsible for operating, sustaining, and improving highly automated manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include PLC programming (Siemens and Beckhoff), industrial robot programming (Fanuc/Kuka), sequencing complex machinery, leading equipment upgrades, process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, developing training materials, and interfacing equipment with Tesla's MES. The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires expertise in various automation technologies, including vision systems, Python scripting, and SQL. The ideal candidate possesses a strong aptitude for learning and problem-solving, along with experience in PLC programming and robotics. Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience is preferred. This position requires working across various shifts, as needed, by project demands.

Must have:

PLC Programming (Siemens, Beckhoff)
Robot Programming (Fanuc, Kuka)
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Process Optimization
Cross-functional Collaboration
Excellent Communication Skills

Good to have:

Experience in Automotive Manufacturing
Python Scripting & SQL
Vision Systems Expertise
HMI Scripting
DMAIC/8D Methodologies

What to Expect

An Automation & Robotics Engineer in the General Assembly Maintenance will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that an engineers will start with strengths in a given field (AUTOCAD, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, Python, HMI scripting, etc) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment. The expectation is not that you arrive on day 1 with this capability, but that you have the aptitude and desire to learn all aspects of automation.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with design, product excellence, production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts.

• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Siemens and Beckhoff)

• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc / Kuka) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications

• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability.

• Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management

• Interface process and test equipment with Tesla MES and production quality databases using Python scripting and SQL Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification

• Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations

• Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations

• Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OCAP

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language

• Structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc)

• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence others

• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration

• Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration • Experience in automotive or high volume manufacturing is highly desired

• Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as determined by project needs