Automation Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Assembly

Overview

What To Expect As an Automation Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assembly shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, primarily FANUC and KUKA (teach pendant operation, frame and tool setup, payload tuning, path optimization, and recovery from faults)
• Modify and debug Siemens PLC programs (TIA Portal / Step
  7), including ladder logic edits, HMI updates
• Calibrate, replace, and integrate sensors (proximity, vision, encoders) and actuators (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
• Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic installation on automated cells and production lines
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, runoff, and ramp-up of automated systems
• Collaborate with Controls, Process, and Manufacturing Engineers to deploy software and hardware upgrades
• Follow and reinforce all safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash, and robot safety procedures

• 5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
• Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD’s
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

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 with plan options and $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 Account (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 including 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