Controls Engineering Technician, Solar Manufacturing

Description

Tesla is seeking a skilled Engineering Controls Technician with advanced expertise in Fanuc and KUKA robotics, coupled with a strong background in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will help deploy 100GW of solar manufacturing from raw materials on American soil. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of automated manufacturing systems by maintaining, diagnosing, and optimizing robotic and PLC-controlled equipment. This position demands a proactive problem-solver with excellent technical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Responsibilities

• During launch of this greenfield facility, support functional testing, equipment commissioning, LOTO reviews and safety sign-offs, and controls/work instruction development 

• Maintenance and Reliability: Respond quickly to production downtime events, applying troubleshooting expertise to restore functionality. Analyze recurring equipment issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions 

• Robotics: Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Fanuc / KUKA robotic systems for optimal performance 

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records for programming changes, system configurations and maintenance requested activities. Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes and regulatory requirements in all systems of operations 

• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production and maintenance to meet operational goals. Along with assisting in the design, testing and deployment of new automation projects 

• System Integration and Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving system efficiency and reliability through software and hardware enhancements 

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate / degree 

• Highly Skilled in Kuka and Fanuc Robotics Systems 

• Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Factory Talk View 

• Skilled in PLC Languages such as Allen Bradley controls logix 

• Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities

• Comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment 

• Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed during launch 

Compensation and Benefits

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