Manager Automation Engineering, Electrode

What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering on the Cell Manufacturing Engineering 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 Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering, you are responsible for leading a team of automation engineers that build equipment controls solutions for Cell Manufacturing projects specifically in the Electrode space. We cover a huge range of machinery and process types include mixing, coating, calendering, slitting, etc. We also build and implement the material flow, coordination and optimization necessary to deliver manufacturing at a truly mass-production scale. From development, to commissioning and scaling, the controls engineering team enables the next generation of manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow a high performing, diverse team of Controls Engineers
• Support the hiring and selection process of Controls Engineers
• Train and review team members controls architecture, mechanical automation equipment, robots' systems, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs code, motion controls, HMI design, SCADA design and 3D vision systems
• Handle day-to-day management tasks such as performance reviews, time off, HR Coordination and resource capacity
• Report on status of development, quality and system performance to management
• Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal)
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
• 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 codes and standards
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of proven project management experience
• In depth knowledge of Beckhoff or Siemens controls systems
• Proficient Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
• Engineering Degree (or equivalent in experience
• Majors in Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.)
• 6+ years of experience as Controls, Automation, or Robotics Engineer working on industrial automation systems
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards and Safety Standards
• Designing and maintaining PLC code structure
• Programming state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.
• Designing fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
• Selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems