Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Coatings
Tesla
Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Coatings
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, California |
| Req. ID | 233321 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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In this role, you will work closely with factory Manufacturing Engineers to provide technical controls, electrical, and automation support for new coating and paint line equipment. You will drive improvements to factory control systems, ensuring standardization and effective knowledge sharing across manufacturing lines.
As part of the Materials Engineering team, you will play a key role in integrating and ramping up new equipment, delivering smooth handovers to sustaining and maintenance teams. This position requires hands-on involvement on the shop floor as needed, along with a strong focus on project execution and delivering results.
- Lead initial equipment design, balancing specifications, process needs, cost, and timelines
- Design NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant control panels and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
- Develop, debug, and document structured PLC code interacting with conveyors, robots, MES, vision systems, and 3rd-party equipment
- Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA-compliant safety systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment
- Design user-friendly HMI screens and provide troubleshooting feedback
- Oversee electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic/fluid installations
- Deploy automated processes into production and train sustaining teams for ongoing support
- 5+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems
- Exposure to programming at least two different types of PLCs and motor controllers – Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory
- Exposure to programming robots online and offline – Fanuc, Kuka, Durr are the primary brands used in the factory
- Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, CATIA, EPLAN)
- Knowledge and experience of the complete project life cycle from scoping through to equipment handover is essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent experience
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)
- 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
$88,000 - $276,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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