Mechatronics Engineer, Cell Prototype Engineering

What You'll Do

• Drive development of innovative manufacturing processes and equipment that enable improved battery performance and cost
• Lead equipment retrofits and upgrades, especially with hands-on experience
• Design robust, stable, fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
• Program and debug structured text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R, Omron)
• Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment to collect data into dashboard databases
• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC/MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition, Grafana
• Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
• Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
• Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
• Create process documentation to accurately define the process to cross-functional teams (equipment, quality, production, etc.)

What You'll Bring

• Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.), or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing controls engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
• Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Pilz, Siemens, B&R, etc.)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - AB Panelview, Ignition, TIA/WinCC, B&R, etc.)
• Field bus Networks (EtherCAT, ProfiNet, ProfiBud, Modbus, Powerlink, RS232, etc.) and OPC UA PLCs, SCADA, MES, and other systems
• Proficiency in selecting/ integrating appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD, and servo systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Evidence of Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program