Tesla, Inc

Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla, Inc$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in I&C commissioning, preferably in industrial manufacturing
  • Ability to work in construction environments and perform physical tasks
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
  • Comfortable wearing and using PPE, including hard hats and safety equipment
  • Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work at heights

Responsibilities

  • Participate in Construction Completion walkdown to identify deficiencies for the commissioning team
  • Perform pre-commissioning, commissioning and troubleshooting on plant assets
  • Configure and calibrate instrumentation and control systems, including sensors and actuators
  • Conduct loop checks and complete I&C commissioning checklists
  • Collaborate with external vendors and internal PLC programming on I&C logic
  • Support mechanical/electrical/process commissioning during testing phases
  • Participate in commissioning completion walkdowns with operations and maintenance teams

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options with $0 payroll deductions
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with options that include $0 paycheck contributions
  • 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase plans
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare
  • Generous sick and vacation policies plus paid holidays
  • Back-up childcare resources and parenting support
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and pet insurance
  • Employee discounts and perks program
Full Job Description
The primary function of this role is to successfully accomplish testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls systems across Gigafactory Nevada. Under supervision of the Commissioning Lead, you will perform loop checks, commissioning, start up and troubleshooting on various instruments related to industrial buildings. This includes but is not limited to instrumentation on hydronics, compressed air, wastewater, HVAC, chemical and life safety systems.

Responsibilities
  • Participation in Construction Completion walkdown and develop list of deficiencies to ensure a completed system is handed over to commissioning team
  • Perform on site pre-commissioning, commissioning and trouble shooting activities on various plant assets. This includes configuration and calibration of instruments and control systems including sensors, transmitters, controllers, actuators etc, VFD's configuration, motor IDs, and networking
  • Configure, and calibrate a variety of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and actuators
  • Perform loop checks and Complete I&C commissioning checklists in the CMS system
  • Work closely with external vendors and internal PLC programming team to ensure I&C logic for successful commissioning and start ups
  • Support mechanical/electrical/process commissioning team during C&E and SOO testing
  • Participate in commissioning completion walkdowns with facilities operations and maintenance teams


Requirements
  • Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls commissioning. Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is highly desirable
  • Ability to work in various environments, including construction sites, and perform physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periodsAbility to carry tools and equipment to site
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to comfortably wear and use all PPE including hard hats, boots, and other safety equipment
  • Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work at height


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)
  • 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

    About Tesla, Inc

    Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

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    70,757 employees
    Market Cap
    $350.6 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $690 million
    Founded
    2003
    5 Year Trend
    +50.4%
    Revenue
    $31.5 billion
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