Tesla · 16 hours ago
Automation Controls Technician, Cell Tabless
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is seeking highly motivated Automation Controls Technicians to join the 4680 Battery Cell Team. This role focuses on the installation, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing support of highly automated manufacturing tools and equipment, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and automated equipment controls in collaboration with manufacturing engineering peers
Assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to meet equipment yield and availability targets for the cell team
Troubleshoot and maintain controls components including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robots
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectively
Operate equipment using internal or third-party software to analyze logs and troubleshoot issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Skilled in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets
Proficient in Siemens PLC language, Fanuc robots, SCADA, and HMI systems such as Ignition, WinCC, or Simatic
Basic user-level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, and ERP systems
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Basic drafting skills for electrical prints in AutoCAD or EPLAN
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, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Preferred
Skills in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or VB are preferred for learning Beckhoff PLC
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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