Controls Engineer, AGV, Semi

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Engineer experienced in AGVs to join the General Assembly shop at our Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be experienced in the automation controls field, bringing their exposure to Siemens or other PLC platforms, Fanuc robots, and safety systems. This role requires hands‑on involvement on the manufacturing line and emphasizes analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting any lineside troubleshooting, analyzing, and improving current system, and developing and deploying new PLC code to help remove production bottlenecks.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams to commission AGVs prior to production start
• Become the subject matter expert on AGVs and train other engineers and technicians
• Responsible for driving improvements to keep AGVs availability above 99%
• Create documentation to diagnose and fix common faults for technicians
• Review and update electrical wiring diagrams, layout drawings for VFDs, servos, PLC and other controls devices
• Support 24/7 Production Operations as needed

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with AGVs/AMRs
• 2+ years in high volume manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineer
• Proficiency in PLC programming of equipment sequences using IEC‑61131 compliance programming languages and logic troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and hands‑on experience with Fanuc robot programming
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA industrial systems (SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal or Ignition SCADA)
• Experience with motor drive setup and troubleshooting (SEW EURODrive and Siemens G120, S120 preferred)
• Experience with electrical design using EPlan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical and schematic troubleshooting. Demonstrated experience with 3‑phase 480/208 VAC, single‑phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems
• Knowledge of PROFINET and Ethernet communication protocols
• Familiarity with configuring and optimizing vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Strong problem‑solving ability to address complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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