Siemens Controls Engineer
Job in
Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94537, USA
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
GABLETEK
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join a fast-paced team working onsite at Tesla’s Fremont, California facility. In this role, you will be responsible for owning and implementing the solution from project concept to installation; this includes machine concepting, proof-of-principle, electrical design/layout, software design/programming, debug of hardware/software, acceptance testing, and installation/integration at the factory. If traveling more than 50 miles from the location, per diem will be provided.
Responsibilities- Programming and debugging structured text and ladder logic (mainly on Siemens TIA Portal)
- Writing clean, organized, and reusable code
- Building complex machine sequences for automation tasks like material handling, fastening, welding, testing, etc.
- Using Python and SQL to connect equipment with Tesla’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and collect production data
- Designing touchscreen HMIs with Mapp View/TwinCAT and SCADA dashboards in Ignition
- Setting up and tuning servo drives and VFDs (experience with Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW a plus)
- Developing safety systems to protect people and equipment (robots, gantries, conveyors, etc.)
- Overseeing electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatics, and fluid plumbing
- Collaborating on early machine concepts with mechanical engineers and balancing product specs, costs, and timelines
- Working closely with suppliers throughout design, build, and installation phases
- Reviewing electrical schematics and defining hardware architecture
- Creating design documentation and flowcharts; leading software reviews
- Verifying wiring and communications (safety, I/O, networks)
- Running test cycles to ensure machines and software meet performance requirements
- Supporting equipment installation and alignment on the factory floor
- 1+ years of hands‑on experience with Siemens PLCs and control systems
- Strong PLC programming skills (Siemens required)
- Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms like WinCC (primary) and Ignition (secondary)
- Comfortable working with sensors, I/O, servos, drives, vision systems, barcode scanners, and other automation hardware
- Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Profinet, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, etc.)
- Experience with industrial robots like FANUC and KUKA
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field—or equivalent real-world experience
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