Senior Automation Engineer, Drive Unite (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Senior Automation Engineer, Drive Unite (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Job Category Manufacturing
Location Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Req. ID 236683
Job Type Full-time


What to Expect
Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency.

Gigafactory Berlin forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.


The Role

Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer on the Drive Unit team to be part of a world-class team of engineers responsible for designing, building and sustaining the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories. As a Controls Engineer, you are responsible for implementing equipment controls solutions projects. This includes implementation of automated equipment such as conveyance, robotics, test equipment, vision inspection, etc. Controls Engineers own the design, programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment
What You’ll Do
Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT)
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 Siemens WinCC
Create SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Set up, tune and optimize servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Siemens, SEW, Beckhoff)
Implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per local codes and standards (DIN, VDE, ISO, IEC, etc.)
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Understand Tesla controls standards, work with suppliers during specification, design review, design approval, buyoff, installation
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip the Maintenance Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production


What You’ll Bring
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
Proficient use in Siemens and Beckhoff control systems
Able to use common hand tools and diagnostic instruments such as multi-meters
Industrial network and fieldbus topologies
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
proof of in depth relevant professional experience in Controls Engineering


Nice to Have

Robot programming skills (Fanuc)
Software programming skills (Python, etc.)
Electrical design experience (EPLAN)
HMI programming experience – WinCC, Ignition
Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python)
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (DC nutrunners, leak testers, hi-pot testers, electrical testers
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