Automation Controls Engineering (Fall 2019 Internship/Co-Op)
THE ROLE
Tesla is seeking highly-motivated post-secondary interns to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for our advanced production facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team “building the machine that makes the machine”. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products.
This role is available across various Tesla locations, including Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, NV, the factory in Fremont, CA, and headquarters in Palo Alto, CA – must be able to relocate for the duration of your internship
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Automation Controls Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of Controls Engineers to develop, design, and program control systems for new equipment being deployed to the production floor. The Intern will learn, apply and contribute to the further development of Tesla’s innovative controls program architecture to components such as logic controllers, machine interfaces, servo drives, and industrial robots used in our production processes.
Tasks can include:
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical schematics.
- Develop and debug ladder logic PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
- Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
- Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish
The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.
REQUIREMENTS
- Coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
- Exposure to programming microcontrollers
- Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
- Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
The following skills and experiences are a plus:
- Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things
- Use of common power and hand tools
- Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language
- Industrial electrical panel design
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff or similar)
- HMI/SCADA programming (Allen-Bradley, Ignition or similar)
- Industrial robots (Fanuc, Kuka or similar)
- Servo motors and controllers (Kinetix or similar)
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program for:
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BS Mechanical Engineering (with specialization in Controls)
- BS Mechatronics Engineering
- BS Computer Science
- Or equivalent program / experience in lieu