Sr. Software Integration Engineer, Solar Software in , us
What to Expect
The Software team is responsible for building solutions that allow the company to redefine manufacturing and production. We focus on implementing effective software advances, distributed fault-tolerant computing, and modern user experience to manufacturing systems. Our stack is built on top of Kubernetes, Kafka, React, Go, PostgreSQL and other related platforms. We are not stuck in legacy systems.
We're looking for an integration engineer to help us successfully commission this software into the manufacturing line and business processes of the solar organization. This role will be chief problem solver working to unblock users and ensure the software is being most effective in the solar program. This will be achieved by obtaining a deep understanding of how our software platform works and how to get it to do what the end user needs.
The role will involve technical problem-solving using data (we produce a lot of it), configuration of software solutions based on understanding of our platforms, as well as direct user support to answer questions. It is a mix of project and product management, solutions engineering, and support.
By taking on this role, you will be central to getting both software and our manufacturing process to a mature and steady state. You will also help us shape the software product to ensure it is solving the right problems. You'll do all of this while providing open lines of communication to our end users, supporting them as they use the software.
What You'll Do
Coordinate and execute integrations of in-house manufacturing software across manufacturing lines and ensure manufacturing ramp goes smoothly
Product manage and design new integrations and features by working closely with our internal customer and understanding their needs such as those of controls, manufacturing, process, and quality engineers
Develop a deep understanding of what our software can and cannot do, what it should and should not do, and then use this knowledge to help solve problems and answer customer questions to improve production capacity and quality
Own prioritization of issues and new requests by understanding relative impact
Dive deep into investigations of potential system issues, using data to arrive at logical conclusions and to convince the team what action is necessary
Document issues and own solving them, then provide constructive written feedback to the core development team to improve the product
Work with high integrity and follow procedures and policies with the handling of sensitive data
What You'll Bring
5+ years of working knowledge of SQL, Splunk or other data analysis/query platforms
Exposure to Python, Go or other software development . Comfortable looking through code to understand what it does - no previous development experience required
Must be able to thoroughly understand integrated systems and their dependencies
Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical problems, requirements, and solutions to engineers
Understanding of PLC/machine protocols such as CoAP, ADS, OPCUA, MQTT is a bonus
25-50% travel to Asia in the first few years of this role, and fluency in Mandarin is
Vendor management experience
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
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 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