Siemens Controls Engineer

GABLETEK; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel over 50 miles

Job summary

GABLETEK is seeking a Controls Engineer to work onsite at Tesla’s Fremont, California facility. You will own and implement solutions from concept to installation, involving programming, electrical design, and automation tasks.

The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience with Siemens PLCs, strong programming skills, and familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms. This role offers exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and control systems.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming skills.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms like WinCC and Ignition.

Responsibilities

• Owning and implementing solutions from concept to installation.
• Programming and debugging structured text and ladder logic.
• Building complex machine sequences for automation tasks.

Skills

Siemens PLCs and control systems

PLC programming skills

HMI/SCADA platforms

Industrial networking protocols

Industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA)

Python and SQL

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join a fast-paced team working onsite at Tesla’s Fremont, California facility. In this role, you will be responsible for owning and implementing the solution from project concept to installation; this includes machine concepting, proof-of-principle, electrical design/layout, software design/programming, debug of hardware/software, acceptance testing, and installation/integration at the factory. If traveling more than 50 miles from the location, per diem will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Programming and debugging structured text and ladder logic (mainly on Siemens TIA Portal)
• Writing clean, organized, and reusable code
• Building complex machine sequences for automation tasks like material handling, fastening, welding, testing, etc.
• Using Python and SQL to connect equipment with Tesla’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and collect production data
• Designing touchscreen HMIs with MappView/TwinCAT and SCADA dashboards in Ignition
• Setting up and tuning servo drives and VFDs (experience with Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW a plus)
• Developing safety systems to protect people and equipment (robots, gantries, conveyors, etc.)
• Overseeing electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatics, and fluid plumbing
• Collaborating on early machine concepts with mechanical engineers and balancing product specs, costs, and timelines
• Working closely with suppliers throughout design, build, and installation phases
• Reviewing electrical schematics and defining hardware architecture
• Creating design documentation and flowcharts; leading software reviews
• Verifying wiring and communications (safety, I/O, networks)
• Running test cycles to ensure machines and software meet performance requirements
• Supporting equipment installation and alignment on the factory floor

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with Siemens PLCs and control systems
• Strong PLC programming skills (Siemens required)
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms like WinCC (primary) and Ignition (secondary)
• Comfortable working with sensors, I/O, servos, drives, vision systems, barcode scanners, and other automation hardware
• Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Profinet, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, etc.)
• Experience with industrial robots like FANUC and KUKA
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field—or equivalent real-world experience