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Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Assembly
| Job Category | Manufacturing | | Location | Fremont, California | | Req. ID | 252121 | | Job Type | Full-time |
What to Expect
TheThe Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer who will focus on automation controls systems within a production system and leverage the experience in industrial process’ to effectively and efficiently help design, validate, and commission the production systems that will build Tesla’s next generation of products. You will see how everything comes together in General Assembly.
As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will own and be directly responsible for the controls system of these manufacturing lines, so having knowledge of advanced technology and capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has ever built. Everything on the system will be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon. Join our team to architect the future of manufacturing software and build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable abundance.
What You’ll Do
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Responsible for designing/architecting the controls systems
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Development of foundational PLC programs in Siemens including custom code to interface with new technologies
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Own the execution and validation of the manufacturing systems from concept to design, to serial production hand-over
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Provide the necessary expertise to effectively support all cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, Production/Production Engineering
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Project management across the full project life cycle
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Develop procedures, train, and maintain proper documentation
What You’ll Bring
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3+ years’ experience in PLC programming and applications
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Proficiency in Siemens platform
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Proven track record commissioning and programming manufacturing systems on the line, station, or component level
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Hands-on experience troubleshooting
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Experience on processes such as Material Handling, Adhesive, Vision, Joining
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
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Robotic programming knowledge (Fanuc, Kuka)
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Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD)
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Knowledge in Process Simulate
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
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Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
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Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
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Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
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Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
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Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
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Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
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Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
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Tesla Babies program
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Commuter benefits
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Employee discounts and perks program
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Expected Compensation
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$91,600 - $195,600/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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