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Tesla Controls Engineer Powder Coat Megafactory 
United States, California, Lathrop 
958561451

23.06.2024
What You’ll Do
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts using data-drivensolutions to create a reliable and efficient manufacturing plant
  • Support production ramp-up by troubleshooting mechanicalautomation equipment, PLCs, robots, motion controls, and vision systems
  • Develop and maintain PLCs and HMI software to optimizeoperator and maintenance technician experience and ensure high-qualityproduction
  • Contribute to equipment conceptual development, consideringproduct specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost,quality, and lead time
  • Create and approve electrical schematics, optimizeequipment for safety and efficiency, and update HMI systems for complexmachinery
  • Address equipment issues, troubleshoot PLCs androbot-related production problems, and develop maintenance documentation andtraining materials
  • Drive continuous improvement of automated equipment toenhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics
  • Conduct risk assessments and lead safety evaluations forequipment prior to launch
  • Preferred working experience in Paint Shops, or tools such as Atlas Copco Fastening tools
  • Support 24/7 production operations as needed
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalentrelevant experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as amechanical/manufacturing controls engineer working with automation andelectromechanical systems
  • Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipmentusing IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly structured text and ladder logic
  • Experience with PLCs (Siemens, SICAR protocol) and SafetyPLCs
  • Proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI)/SCADA systems(SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal)), or Ignition SCADA)
  • Knowledge of Ethernet communications, script-basedprogramming (Python, C++, GO) preferred, motor drives (SEW EURODRIVE or ABPowerFlex), and field bus networks
  • Ability to select and integrate circuit protectors,sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, and other components
  • Preferred experience in programming robots (Cartesian,SCARA, and Articulated)
  • Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, andproblem-solving under tight timing constraints
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks and CATIAis a plus