What to Expect

The Controls Engineer, Night Shift for Drive Unit team will be responsible for 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.

What You’ll Do
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
Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text

What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to work night shift
2+ years of professional controls engineering experience
2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment
Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systems 
Robotic programming skills desired
HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware
Understanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)
Proven project management experience
Proficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and prints

Sparks, Nevada

Full time