Sr. Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing - Lathrop [270105]

$75,600 - $162,000 yearly

Job Description

The Controls Engineer for the Remanufacturing team will be commissioning, troubleshooting and programming automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls related failures.

The Role

  • Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff, TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley Rockwell platform)
  • Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable, uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems, implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
  • Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, PowerFlex, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
  • Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
  • Lead controls commissioning efforts for more than seven different manufacturing lines, support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems
  • Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
  • Maintained and program state machines for complex processes which involve conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, data acquisition
  • Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Manufacturing; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No