Staff Automation Controls Engineer, Cell Engineering

$116,000 - $204,000/Yr

Tesla - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Staff Automation Controls Engineer in Cell Engineering is responsible for implementing equipment control solutions for cell manufacturing projects. This role involves designing, architecting, and implementing automated equipment, including robotics and automated storage systems. The engineer will oversee equipment controls standards, hardware and robot programming, commissioning, and safety assessments, ensuring efficient and safe operation of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug structured text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (B&R Automation Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Siemens TIA Portal).
• Develop organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery for processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing, and material transport.
• Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and collect data into production databases.
• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards using Ignition.
• Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW).
• Design and implement reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment according to codes and standards.
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
• Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of automated manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or 7+ years' experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation.
• Experience with PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff, or B&R preferred).
• Proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Beckhoff View, WinCC, Ignition).
• Proficiency in creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred).
• Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction for medical options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.