The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As the Controls Engineer - VA , you'll be working with some of the industry's brightest minds to support in-house equipment development, outsourced equipment development and perform existing automation equipment refinements. Provides technical support to end users on the shop floor and work collaboratively with the headquarters factory software team to maintain data/system integrity. You will also be responsible for the execution of EAS on each vehicle, selection, and training of manufacturing technicians to perform the EAS. Basically, you'll ensure that the factory automation is consistent across all suppliers and is maintained for smooth operation free of downtime.

Responsibilities:

In-house equipment development:

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality and lead-time limits.

Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics.

Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.

Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.

Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos.

Introduce automated processes into production, and train and Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production.

Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables.

Outsourced automation equipment development:

Participate in specification and standard creation, release to Vendor and quote technical evaluation.

Enforce application of standards, Manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval.

Establish test plans and control test plan execution at Vendor and at the factory during installation and buy-off

Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production.

Existing automation equipment refinement:

Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield.

Characterize and validate automated processes using a data driven approach such as simulation, Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc),

Assembly Line Development and Implementation

Create detailed utility layouts for entire assembly lines and interface with facilities teams for implementation.

Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and education

4+ years of experience in controls and automation

Proven knowledge + expertise, and passion for factory automation

Strong familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal

Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs and Safety PLC.

Fieldbus Networking experience (Ethernet i/p, ProfiNET….)

Familiarity with electrical prints for industrial equipment

Project Experience in same or similar industry.

A creative curiosity, collaborative ethic, hardworking enthusiasm, and driving personal vision

Excellent communication skills and team-working tendencies

A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting

A genuine fascination for the industrial automation field and a commitment to global change

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven expertise with Ignition by Inductive Automation

In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)

In depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)

Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment.

Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization.

Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.

Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.

Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems

Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD

Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives

Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC torque controllers, current and power meters, etc)

Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, others)

Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, others)

Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired

Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired

Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus

Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus

Annual Salary Range:

($100K - $125K), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

Equity grants for every employee

Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)

401(k) options

Relocation assistance + reimbursement

Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

“Soul of Faraday” community outreach team

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.