Controls Commissioning Technician

Tesla

Austin, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $45–$54/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**What to Expect**

Tesla is seeking to hire a Controls Commissioning Technician to join its Gigafactory Texas Commissioning team in Austin, TX. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals. Join us to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

**What You'll Do**

• Review Control schedule (I/O information) & P&ID and ensure PLC &HMI aligns with project specification
• Perform loop checks, calibration of sensors and other necessary system verification
• Commissioning Variable frequency drive and supporting Programable logic controller
• Conduct rigorous testing of control system to verify the sensos, controllers and actuators to ensure they meet functional requirements
• Verify system setting (Alarm, PID loops, Setpoints, Trend) to meet the project performance criteria
• Troubleshooting control system components and resolve any technical issues
• Maintain detail tracking of commissioing/test results and update the commissioning completion documents

**What You'll Bring**

• Any Automation certification
• 3-7 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation
• Experience in Ethernet TCP/IP, ProfiNet, Modbus RTU/TCP, HART, BACnet communication protocol
• Basic understanding in PLC I/O cards and programming
• Previous start-up and commissioning experience for manufacturing sites
• Electrical knowledge of NEC control wiring and ISA
• Field experience troubleshooting end to end controls including flow, pressure, temperature, level, and gas detection field instrumentation to HMI

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• 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
• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.