Sr. Controls Engineer, Foundry, Castings, Melt Center

About the role

Sr. Controls Engineer, Foundry, Castings, Melt Center | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 284568 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Design, define, implement and sustain validated controls automation for melting equipment, molten aluminum transfer systems and emissions control equipment.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. functional system requirements, safety requirements, automation) for new melting, treatment and transfer systems
• Responsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center esponsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center
• Use your exceptional programming abilities in all related software and hardware PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA Systems
• Be able to interface and assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Be able to develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures
• Be able to identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and implement effective counter measures and controls improvements
• Drive improvements with controls logic to improve shop safety and delivery

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.  Other relevant combinations of training/experience may be considered
• Hands on. Must be able & willing to work primarily on the production floor with respective operations, facility, suppliers and manufacturing teams to solve problems and implement solutions and processes
• 5+ years of experience with design and programming of Siemens PLC and controls systems specific to combustion systems, emissions control and molten metal delivery
• Experience with 480-volt distribution systems, drives communication and setup, network knowledge, PID setup and tuning, safety integration and commissioning of complex controls systems
• Experience introducing new foundry equipment and controls systems into a production environment preferred
• Demonstrated project management abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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)