Learn usage of various manufacturing 2D and 3D CAD tools and formats
Develop 2D or 3D simulation environments for manufacturing processes involving robots, conveyors, gantries, cranes, winders, B&R, etc.
Integrate simulation model with software-in-loop, model-in-loop, or hardware-in-loop architectures
Develop virtual commissioning libraries emulating equipment (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW, Balluff, SICK, Keyence, etc.) based on EPlan, equipment specifications and PLC communication protocols
Debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (B&R Automation Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal)
Validate PLC, HMI, robot software, and Tesla MES systems in a virtual commissioning environment
Evaluate new virtual commissioning and digital twin technologies
Develop tools in software programming languages to make the simulation development and review process efficient
Review virtual commissioning data with equipment integrators or internal teams and confirm the conformance to Tesla standards and manufacturing process
Write technical documentation detailing the virtual commissioning processes and enhance Tesla’s Virtual Commissioning standards
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with tools for virtual commissioning (iPhsyics, Process Simulate, WinMOD, MapleSim, Emulate3D, EKS, etc.) is preferred
Experience with commissioning Beckhoff, Siemens PLCs is preferred
Experience with using TwinCAT XAR, TIA PORTAL, and PLCSIM Advanced is preferred
Programming experience with computer programming languages, such as, C#, C++, Python
Experience with 3D CAD design software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS is preferred
Understanding of network protocols (ETHERCAT, ETHERNET I/P, PROFINET, OPC UA) is preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing environment (automotive, packaging, battery manufacturing, etc.) is preferred