Facilities Controls Engineer

What to Expect

Gigafactory Texas is looking for a Facilities Controls Engineer to support site manufacturing. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

• 8-10 years of direct operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.) experience building high-tech infrastructure 

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment 

• Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines 

• Advanced proficiency in programming industrial process including PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and Human Machine Interface (Ignition, Siemens Comfort Panel) 

• Ability to program state machines, data acquisition, and PID control and proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery 

• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives 

• Configuration of controls networks including field bus networks (ProfiNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Safety rated field bus networks), and serial communication (RS-232, Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems) 

• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation and advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus 

• Exposure to a wide variety of industrial sensors and equipment (level, temperature, and pressure transducers, current and power meters) 

What You’ll Bring

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for facilities, including HVAC, Hydronics, Chemical, and other building systems 

• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and technical specifications 

• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including hardware and software problems 

• Collaborate with facilities staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure control systems meet operational requirements 

• Develop and implement energy efficiency projects and initiatives to reduce energy consumption and costs 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in control systems engineering 

• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters 

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed 

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted 

Compensation and 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