Controls Engineer, Castings - Giga Texas

What To Expect
The Role:
The Controls Engineer in Castings will be responsible for developing, implementing, commissioning, troubleshooting and programming robot applications, conveyor systems, equipment such as the largest die cast machines in the world (Giga Press) and process/equipment monitoring systems within our castings shop. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and improve equipment failures and assist design engineers in the selection of electronic components for equipment.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop, leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues.

Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.

Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste.

Exceptional with FANUC robotics and Siemens PLCs

Well versed with software and hardware PLC changes

Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated

procedures, making updates as required by modifications

• Responsibility for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of

automation equipment used to improve the existing systems.

• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first

principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means.

• Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking

systems, part recognition and problem reporting.

Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and

MES interfaces.

• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.

those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and
qualification inspections.

Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder

logic, structured text.

• Managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing

What You’ll Bring
Requirements:

BS in electrical, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering.

3+ years of professional controls engineering experience.

3+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens and equivalent

PLCs in a professional environment.

• Safety PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens and Allen Bradley).
• In depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
• Understanding of databases (MSSQL, MySQL) and various program languages (Java, Python).
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints.
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety
• In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)
• Proven project management experience.
• Fanuc robotics programming skills desired.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Beckhoff View, WinCC, Ignition)
• HMI programming experience – Ignition and Siemens

hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.

• Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)

Benefits
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

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