Automation & Robotics Engineer

Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer for General assembly team to be part of a world-class team of engineers 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 projects. This includes implementation of automated equipment such as conveyance, robotics, test equipment, vision inspection, etc. Controls Engineers own the design, programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment.
Collaborate with support functions try to the best to solve all those problems beforehand, so that the implementation of the new equipment in time, on cost, in quality.

• Program ladder logic, ST and SCL on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff)
• Install, Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Kuka and Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
• Set up, tune and optimize servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Siemens, SEW, Beckhoff)
• Implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per local codes and standards (DIN, VDE, ISO, IEC, etc.)
• Understand Tesla controls standards, work with suppliers during specification, design review, design approval, buyoff, installation
• Create HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
• 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 and innovation, including detailed hands-on troubleshooting with maintenance and root cause analysis
• Build training material, spare part lists, 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
• Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OCAP