Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, Tesla Automation

What to Expect

Tesla Automation is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer for the Tesla factories in Nevada, California and Texas, to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the development and implementation of the equipment. Join our team to build the machines producing world‑leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

The Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer will work to design software for new assembly lines and single operating machines that Tesla Automation will launch in the Tesla US plants. Once these machines and assembly lines are set up upon site, the Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer will be working to commission and ramp up the equipment until handover to the local teams is completed.

This includes bringing the equipment up to and above goals for cycle time, availability and yield.

• Development of software for single processes and machines for Tesla Automation assembly lines
• Create and realize concepts for automatic mode, calibration routines, collision avoidance, product tracing, recovery and rework
• Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
• Perform hands‑on work with full‑scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities
• Intensive collaboration in cross‑functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production
• Participate in software development, commissioning and FAT runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years as a hands‑on Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
• Proficiency with HMI systems (Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, Studio 5000)
• Knowledge of Fieldbus Networks (PROFINET, Ether
  
  CAT, Ethernet IP)
• Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment
• Skilled in commissioning and troubleshooting servo/variable frequency drives
• Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards
• Willingness to travel to Tesla facilities in the U.S. and Germany

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

• Medical plans – options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with 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

$91,600 – $316,800 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.