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Automation Controls Engineer, Battery Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Brandenburg, Germany (On-site)

Automation Controls Engineer, Battery Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Controls Engineer for its Cell Controls Engineering (CCE) team in Berlin. Responsibilities include designing, building, and sustaining automation and robotic equipment for cell manufacturing projects. This involves PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal), robot programming, commissioning, and safety assessments. The role requires proficiency in structured text programming, Python scripting, SQL, HMI development (TwinCAT HMI, WinCC, Ignition), and servo drive tuning. The engineer will work with suppliers, implement control systems, and train the sustaining team. Experience with various production machinery and industrial sensors is essential.

Must have:

PLC programming (Beckhoff/Siemens)
Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
Robot programming
HMI development (TwinCAT, WinCC, Ignition)
Servo drive tuning
Safety systems implementation
Python scripting & SQL
German & English fluency

Good to have:

Java
Experience with diverse production machinery and sensors

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Job Details

What to Expect

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency.
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.
The RoleTesla is seeking a Controls Engineer on the Cell Controls Engineering (CCE) team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing, building and sustaining the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories. As a Controls Engineer, you are responsible for implementing equipment controls solutions for all Cell Manufacturing projects. This includes implementation of automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated high-speed conveyance systems, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, etc. Controls Engineers own hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment.
The key objective of the Automation team is developing and sustaining new and innovative solutions in the factory and help Tesla achieve its ambitious manufacturing goals. All these automated manufacturing processes will be planned, assembled and tested at our Tesla facilities located in Berlin, Germany.

What You’ll Do

Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal)
Develop and debug code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport
Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using TwinCAT HMI/WinCC and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per German codes and standards (DIN, VDE, etc.)
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Understand Tesla controls standards, work with suppliers during specification, design review, design approval
Work with suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Establish test plans and control test plan execution

What You’ll Bring

In dept knowledge of Beckhoff (preferred) or Siemens controls systems
Good Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
Able to use common hand tools and diagnostic instruments such as multi-meters
Proficiency in field network topology, both theory and practical applications
Very good written and spoken German and English skills
Multi-tasking ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Able to work under pressure in the presence of stakeholders
Degree as Bachelor / Master / Dipl.-Ing. (TH / FH) specializing in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in Controls Engineering

Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc.)
Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python).
HMI programming experience – TwinCAT HMI, WinCC and Ignition
Robotic programming skills
Controls panel electrical design