Automation & Robotics Engineer, General Assembly (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Automation & Robotics Engineer, General Assembly (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer for the General Assembly 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 the 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 ladder logic, ST, and SCL on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff).
• Install, program, and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Kuka and Fanuc) sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding, and conveyance applications.
• 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.).
• Understand Tesla controls standards, work with suppliers during specification, design review, design approval, buyoff, and installation.
• Create HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition.
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability.
• Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines. Become owner/subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement and innovation, including detailed hands-on troubleshooting with maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Build training material, spare part lists, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle-to-grave equipment life cycle management.
• Interface process and test equipment with Tesla MES and production quality databases using Python scripting and SQL. Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification.
• Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OCAP.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Controls engineering.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced Fanuc robot and Siemens controls programming skills.
• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence of others.
• Flexible schedule to work according to project needs.

Be committed to Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. German language skills required.

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