Tesla · 20 hours ago
Automation Controls Technician, Paint
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32/hr - $48.27/hr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Controls Technician for their Paint Shop. The role involves ensuring operational availability of manufacturing equipment by installing, maintaining, and repairing controls and electrical systems, while collaborating with engineers to minimize downtime.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for all electrical and controls related activities in the shop, assisting production and maintenance teams in all electrical and controls related topics and issues
Strong electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text
Develop and maintain proper documentation of electrical and controls equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Responsibility for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, and controls equipment used to improve the existing systems
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems
Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Qualification
Required
Overall responsibility for all electrical and controls related activities in the shop, assisting production and maintenance teams in all electrical and controls related topics and issues
Strong electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text
Develop and maintain proper documentation of electrical and controls equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Responsibility for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, and controls equipment used to improve the existing systems
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems
Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Three (3) or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
Availability for working 12 hour shifts including day and night shifts
Skilled in PLC programming (SIEMENS Step7, TIA porta, Allen Bradley Controllogix)
Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Wincc
Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical systems
Verbal and written communication skills (able to understand and record maintenance procedures, shift pass downs)
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guideline
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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