Automation Controls Technician, Seats

**What to Expect**

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Controls Technician, with excellent electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills, to contribute to the sustaining of current and new automation equipment for our Seat Assembly Plant. These automated assembly lines consist of a several pieces of equipment, each PLC controlled. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical system of incredibly exciting vehicles.

**What You'll Do**

• Controls Technician will help in development of maintenance technicians to help eliminate future downtime
• Candidate will help maintenance troubleshoot and maintain all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots
• The Controls Technician will assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Will operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment and will need to manage multiple priorities

**What You'll Bring**

• Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate / degree
• Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as well as Fanuc
• Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Factory Talk View
• Skilled in PLC Languages such as Allen Bradley Controllogix
• Comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting and basic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, ERP
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

**Compensation and Benefits**

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$32.00 - $48.27/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.