What to Expect
Designing and building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. Tesla is looking for a qualified Senior Controls Engineer to join our factory infrastructure engineering team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design of complex manufacturing facilities. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to consistently perform at a high level.
What You'll Do-
Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, etc.
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Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices
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Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet Tesla quality and documentation standards
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Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems
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Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability
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Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
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Generate construction drawings including 2D and 3D content to accurately define the installation scope of work
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Degree in an Engineering field, or equivalent experience
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8+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer, Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
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Ability to review mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors
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Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
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Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Serial Communication
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Knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Beckhoff
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
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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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
