Sr. Controls Engineer

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and improve stamping press controls packages and automation processes for highest safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing overall cost
• Collaborate with product & die engineering teams on DFM of various components to allow for an efficient manufacturing process
• Commission production processes and equipment using factory and site acceptance testing
• Support make vs. buy, and ROI analyses as required, while validating external components suppliers using industry standards
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to conduct design reviews of the production equipment throughout the development process
• Support and develop the onsite Maintenance teams in their knowledge of automated cells, robotic programming, and electrical trouble shooting of equipment

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on stamping equipment (e.g. automotive or aerospace)
• 4+ years of experience in stamping press operations, including equipment design, hydraulic/servo systems, and material handling for metals like aluminum and steel
• 4+ years of experience with engineering tools and software, such as CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, E Plan), simulation software (e.g., KUKA. Sim, ROBOGUIDE , Siemens PLS), and PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• 4+ years of experience in with industrial automation, including robotics (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA), vision systems, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Profinet)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving equipment issues in 24/7 production settings
• Requires domestic travel up to 5% and international travel up to 5% to support design reviews, equipment acceptance testing and global equipment installation efforts

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program