Junior Automatisierungsingenieur/Automation & Controls Engineer, Drive Unit - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) bei Tesla

Junior Automatisierungsingenieur/Automation & Controls Engineer, Drive Unit (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) bei Tesla

Tesla

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 optionally 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 scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases
Create and update intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using Siemens WinCC
Update SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Set up, tune and optimize servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Siemens, Beckhoff-optionally)
Implement (with the help of senior team members) 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, installation (with the help of senior team members)
Introduce (with the help of senior team members) 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 specialized in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent • Basic PLC programming skills
Able to use common hand tools and diagnostic instruments such as multi-meters
Industrial network and fieldbus topologies • Required to be fluent/good in German and English
Able to work under pressure in the presence of stakeholders Nice to Have
Good written and spoken German skills
Working in shifts including nights and weekends is required!
Robot programming skills
Electrical design experience (EPLAN)
HMI programming experience – WinCC, Ignition
Understanding of databases (SQL) and various program languages (Java, Python)
Professional experience in Controls Engineering

What we offer You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that are offered are a pension program, 30 vacation days, employee insurances, free EV charging stations and public commuting support.