Controls Engineer, AGV, Semi

Tesla•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Engineer experienced in AGVs to join the General Assembly shop at our Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be experienced in the automation controls field, bringing their exposure to Siemens or other PLC platforms, Fanuc robots, and safety systems. This role requires hands-on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting any lineside troubleshooting, analyzing, and improving current system, and develop and deploy new PLC code to help remove production bottlenecks.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
Experience working with AGVs/AMRs
2+ years in high volume manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineer
Proficiency in PLC programming of equipment sequences using IEC-61131 complaint programming languages and logic troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and hands-on experience with Fanuc robot programming
Proficiency in HMI/SCADA industrial systems (SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal or Ignition SCADA)
Experience with motor drive setup and troubleshooting (SEW EURODrive and Siemens G120, S120 preferred)
Experience with electrical design using EPlan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical and Schematic troubleshooting. Demonstrated experience with 3-phase 480/208 VAC, single-phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
Knowledge of PROFINET and Ethernet communication protocols
Familiarity with configuring and optimizing vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
Strong problem-solving ability to address complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

Responsibilities

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams to commission AGVs prior to production start
Become the subject matter expert on AGVs and train other engineers and technicians
Responsible for driving improvements to keep AGVs availability above 99%
Create documentation to diagnose and fix commons faults for technicians
Review and update electrical wiring diagrams, layout drawings for VFDs, Servos, PLC and other controls devices
Support 24/7 Production Operations as needed

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program