Sr. Controls Modeling Engineer, Cell Engineering

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Sr. Controls Modeling Engineer, Cell Engineering

| Job Category | Manufacturing | | Location | Fremont, California | | Req. ID | 274114 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

We are looking for a controls modeling engineer who will focus on cell manufacturing equipment characterization. This person will analyze sensors, actuators, and process data to identify anomalies. The candidate will be involved in control system improvements and model-based digital twin development for process health monitoring, fault detection, and prognostics to improve the equipment throughput and yield.

What You’ll Do

• Apply first principles thinking and scientific methodologies to system characterization to understand operation space and identify risks and failure modes
• Develop system models to understand the process dynamic behavior and identify the root causes of the possible failures
• Work closely with equipment, controls, and process teams for next generation equipment design and performance optimization
• Collect test data, analyze test results, and guide failure analysis
• Develop and maintain MATLAB/Python applications that automate failure analysis and data visualization

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong background in modeling and signal processing
• Good knowledge of system identification and feedback control systems
• Experience with PLCs, Python, and machine learning
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills, willingness to gain and share new knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances. Own assignments and take full accountability for their success

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Expected Compensation

• $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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