Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Cybercab, Facilities

Tesla•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate has experience in performing general, preventative and emergency maintenance of facilities equipment as well as strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment and systems at the Tesla Gigafactory facility utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Working as a team with the entire Facilities Operations/Maintenance department, performing general maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned. Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes Supporting controls group in troubleshooting upgrading and new installation of systems Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics Repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts. Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment Work on projects throughout the entire facility, connecting devices and using lifts and ladders. Continues to perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction. Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems

Requirements

Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation or equivalent experience
Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings
Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components
Good understanding of VFD’s and PLC’s
Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must have high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Responsibilities

performing general maintenance duties
preventive maintenance
trouble calls
emergency maintenance
Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment
Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
Supporting controls group in troubleshooting upgrading and new installation of systems
Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment
Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
Repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts
Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment
Work on projects throughout the entire facility, connecting devices and using lifts and ladders
Continues to perform equipment repairs and similar duties that require no oversight or direction
Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems

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