Automation Engineer

1 Week ago • 2 Years + • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Controls Engineer for its Cell Controls Engineering (CCE) team at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. Responsibilities include implementing equipment controls solutions for Cell Manufacturing projects, encompassing automated storage systems, robotics, and high-speed conveyance. The role involves PLC programming (Beckhoff), robot programming, commissioning, safety assessments, and interfacing equipment with the Tesla MES using Python and SQL. The engineer will create operator interfaces, tune servo drives, and enforce Tesla controls standards. Experience with Beckhoff controls systems, structured text programming, and German safety standards (DIN, VDE) is crucial. The position requires managing suppliers and training the sustaining team.
Must have:
  • Beckhoff PLC programming (Structured Text)
  • Robot programming
  • MES integration (Python, SQL)
  • Safety system design (DIN, VDE)
  • German & English fluency
Good to have:
  • Experience with various production machinery and sensors
  • HMI programming (TwinCAT HMI, WinCC, Ignition)
  • Java programming
  • Controls panel electrical design

Job Details

What to Expect
The RoleTesla is seeking a Controls Engineer on the Cell Controls Engineering (CCE) team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories.  As a Controls Engineer, you are responsible for implementing equipment controls solutions for all Cell Manufacturing projects.  This includes implementation of automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated high-speed conveyance systems, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, etc. Controls Engineers own hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment.
The key objective of the Automation team is developing new and innovative solutions in the factory and help Tesla achieve its ambitious manufacturing goals.  All these automated manufacturing processes will be planned, assembled and tested at our Tesla facilities located in Berlin, Germany.  
What You’ll Do
  • Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code Beckhoff PLC controller platforms 
  • Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
  • Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport
  • Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases 
  • Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using TwinCAT HMI/WinCC and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition 
  • Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW) 
  • Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per German codes and standards (DIN, VDE, etc.) 
  • Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
  • Enforce application of Tesla controls standards, manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval  
  • Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
  • Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
  • Establish test plans and control test plan execution
What You’ll Bring
  • In dept knowledge of Beckhoff controls systems
  • Good Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
  • Able to use common hand tools and diagnostic instruments such as multi-meters 
  • Proficiency in field network topology, both theory and practical applications 
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills 
  • Multi-tasking ability to manage multiple projects at the same time 
  • Able to work under pressure in the presence of stakeholders 
  • Degree as Bachelor / Master / Dipl.-Ing. (TH / FH) specializing in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability 
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in Controls Engineering 

Nice to Have
  • Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc.) 
  • Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python). 
  • HMI programming experience – TwinCAT HMI, WinCC and Ignition
  • Robotic programming skills
  • Controls panel electrical design

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