Controls Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Assembly

What To Expect As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assembly shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You'll Do- Program and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (SIEMENS) and VFD’s (Siemens and SEW), utilizing ladder logic and structured text

• Perform corrective maintenance by searching for error codes inside of the electrical panel for electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase

• Troubleshooting or repairs within the PROFINET Network, motors and servo breaks

• Utilize SCADA for display reporting for production metrics, assign IP address to any new device and configure to local network/plant network

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on all industrial production equipment such as checking functionality of all input devices and replacing if necessary

• Operate and repair any conveyance equipment during scheduled and unplanned downtime

• Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogues/suppliers or obtain them from storerooms, log all info inside of the computer system and share with the receiving shift What You'll Bring- 5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education

• Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD’s

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel

• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms Benefits Compensation and 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