Sr. Controls Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

About the role

Sr. Controls Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 269320 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, sustaining, and improving automated manufacturing equipment for the production line. With strong controls engineering fundamentals, the ideal candidate is independent, proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented.

What You'll Do

• Support production ramp-up by troubleshooting mechanical automation equipment, PLCs, robots, motion controls, and vision systems
• Develop and maintain PLCs and HMI software to optimize Operator and Maintenance Technician experience and ensure high-quality production
• Contribute to equipment conceptual development, considering product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead time
• Address equipment issues, troubleshoot PLCs and robot-related production problems, and develop maintenance documentation and training materials
• Drive continuous improvement of automated equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics. Conduct risk assessments and lead safety evaluations for equipment prior to launch
• Continuous improvement on the line and take end-to-end ownership to meet OEE of the line throughout the SPARC matrix
• Preferred working experience with tools such as SEW EURODRIVE, Atlas Copco Fastening tools, Hipot Testers, CTS Leak Testers, Weld Controllers, etc.
• Support 24/7 production operations as needed

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a mechanical/manufacturing controls engineer working with automation and electromechanical systems
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens, SICAR protocol) and Safety PLCs. Proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI)/SCADA systems (SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal)), or Ignition SCADA)
• Knowledge of Ethernet communications, script-based programming (Python, C++, GO) preferred, motor drives (SEW EURODRIVE or AB PowerFlex), and field bus networks
• Ability to select and integrate circuit protectors, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, and other components
• Preferred experience in EPLAN/ AutoCAD electrical drawings. Proficiency in 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus
• Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving under tight timing constraints

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)