Facilities Controls Engineer, Process Control
Tesla
Facilities Controls Engineer, Process Control
Job Category | Construction & Facilities |
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Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
Req. ID | 233053 |
Job Type | Full-time |
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Gigafactory Texas is looking for a Sr. Facilities Controls Engineer to support Vehicle and Cell manufacturing. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
- Design, develop, and implement control systems for facilities, including HVAC, Hydronics, Chemical, and other building systems
- Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and technical specifications
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including hardware and software problems
- Collaborate with facilities staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure control systems meet operational requirements
- Develop and implement energy efficiency projects and initiatives to reduce energy consumption and costs
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in control systems engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process including PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and Human Machine Interface (Ignition, Siemens Comfort Panel)
- Ability to program state machines, data acquisition, and PID control
- Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
- Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
- Configuration of controls networks including field bus networks (ProfiNet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Safety rated field bus networks), and serial communication (RS-232, Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems)
- Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation
- Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus
- Exposure to a wide variety of industrial sensors and equipment (level, temperature, and pressure transducers, current and power meters)
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) 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 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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