Sr. Controls Engineer, Foundry, Castings, Melt Center

What to Expect

Design, define, implement and sustain validated controls automation for melting equipment, molten aluminum transfer systems and emissions control equipment. 

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. functional system requirements, safety requirements, automation) for new melting, treatment and transfer systems 

• Responsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center esponsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center 

• Use your exceptional programming abilities in all related software and hardware PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA Systems 

• Be able to interface and assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures 

• Be able to develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures 

• Be able to identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and implement effective counter measures and controls improvements 
• Drive improvements with controls logic to improve shop safety and delivery 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.  Other relevant combinations of training/experience may be considered
• Hands on. Must be able & willing to work primarily on the production floor with respective operations, facility, suppliers and manufacturing teams to solve problems and implement solutions and processes 

• 5+ years of experience with design and programming of Siemens PLC and controls systems specific to combustion systems, emissions control and molten metal delivery

• Experience with 480-volt distribution systems, drives communication and setup, network knowledge, PID setup and tuning, safety integration and commissioning of complex controls systems 

• Experience introducing new foundry equipment and controls systems into a production environment preferred  

• Demonstrated project management abilities 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

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