Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing
About The Position
Tesla’s world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Controls Technician for an exciting new project. The ideal candidate will support the ramp of the factory, and contribute to controls safety upgrading, redline schematics and diagram. The Controls Technician will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. Controls Technician will work closely with Engineering and Equipment Maintenance to troubleshoot and maintain production. Support the production ramp of manufacturing lines using analytical problem solving methods to troubleshoot components such as electro-mechanical automation equipment, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems and robots
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate / degree
- Proficiency interpreting electrical, network, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams
- Proficiency diagnosing Ethernet and other device interface communications between PLCs, SCADA, MES, and other systems (EtherCAT, ProfiNet, Modbus, Powerlink, RS232, etc.)
- Proficiency in selecting/integrating appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors
- Must have command of English language, both verbal and written and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with semi-automated / automated manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
- Work with hand tools, multi-meters, and testing equipment to diagnose electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 600VAC
- Repair, replace, install and commission automation components include cables and connectors, sensors, VFD and servo drives, and other electro-mechanical devices
- Read and interpret PLC code to assist the production team in diagnosis of line down situations and/or fault conditions
- Escalate line down situations per protocol and interface with engineering and operations teams
- Identify continuous improvement projects to improve personal and equipment safety, operator ease of use, product quality, and equipment uptime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
