Automation Controls Technician

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Controls Technician with advanced expertise in Fanuc and KUKA robotics, coupled with a strong background in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of automated manufacturing systems by maintaining, diagnosing, and optimizing robotic and PLC-controlled equipment. This position demands a proactive problem-solver with excellent technical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Maintenance and Reliability: Respond quickly to production downtime events, applying troubleshooting expertise to restore functionality. Analyze recurring equipment issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Robotics: Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Fanuc / KUKA robotic systems for optimal performance
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records for programming changes, system configurations and maintenance requested activities. Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes and regulatory requirements in all systems of operations
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production and maintenance to meet operational goals. Along with assisting in the design, testing and deployment of new automation projects
• System Integration and Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving system efficiency and reliability through software and hardware enhancements

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate / degree
• Highly Skilled in Kuka and Fanuc Robotics Systems
• Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Factory Talk View
• Skilled in PLC Languages such as Allen Bradley controls logix
• Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Physical Demands

• 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 caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$32.00 – $42.53/hour + 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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