Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and
successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through
extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency.
Gigafactory Berlin forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's
incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our
employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our
goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story
together.
The Role
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to Design,
Specify, Integrate and Automate Manufacturing Equipment and Processes for our
cutting edge High Pressure Die Castings. The Automation Controls Engineer is
part of a team that designs, programs, and commissions the most advanced
automated assembly lines in the world, challenging the frontiers of traditional
manufacturing, creating complex automation equipment to produce Tesla vehicles
cast components. The Automation Controls Engineer works with a team of talented
engineers to develop Tesla’s innovative controls program architecture. She/ He
is expected contribute to the team’s mission in a rapid and exponentially
growing capacity.
Responsibilities
Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller
platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff)
Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place,
dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
Interface process and test equipment with Tesla MES and production quality
databases using Python scripting and SQL
Create aesthetically pleasing and intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces
(Ignition)
Commission vision cameras for part inspection and 2D/3D guidance of
machinery (Cognex, Keyence)
Design industrial electrical panels, field wiring and OSHA-compliant
machine safety circuits in AutoCAD Electrical
Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation
(Allen-Bradley)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering,
Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Superb computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in a common programming
language
Demonstrated propensity to build, assemble, and fix things (including
programmed solutions)
Familiar with and able to use common hand tools and diagnostic tools such
as multimeters
Exposure to microcontrollers programming, binary and digital logic, analog
circuits
Proficiency with CAD
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence of others
Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as determined by
project needs
Commitment to Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world's transition to
sustainable energy
Fluent in the English and German language
Applications for this role need to be submitted in English
