What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician, Battery Module position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, technical ability, organizational skills, safety record and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where innovative and high quality work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. They look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job. They're an excellent cross-team communicator, with a knack for understanding, process, mechanical, and electrical systems as well as controls.
What You'll Do
- Installs, terminates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and controls equipment and instrumentation utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
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Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
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Supporting controls engineering and facilities groups in troubleshooting, upgrading and new installation of systems
- Understands the principles of measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes using instrumentation
- Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- Adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts, Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment, Using lifts and ladders
- Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
What You'll Bring
- 3-5 years of experience on process automation and/or electromechanical systems, Ability to perform skilled termination of controls devices
- Working knowledge of low voltage electrical systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
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Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings, Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics, Ability to read and interpret PLC code and HMI screens
- Ability to work in high elevation up to 80 ft, Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
- Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers and other electronic components
- Strong understanding of HVAC and process instrumentation (pressure, level, differential pressure, temperature and analytical) Strong understanding of controls valves, dampers, and associated actuators
- Must have command of English Langauge, both written and verbal
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Process Engineer, Battery Module
Tesla Motors, Inc. -
Sparks, NV
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Battery Module
Tesla Motors, Inc. -
Sparks, NV
