Sr. Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing

What to Expect

The Controls Engineer for the Remanufacturing team will be commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. In addition, the engineer will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls related failures.

• Program and debug structured text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff, TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley Rockwell).
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable; use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems; implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standards, including periodic checks and qualification inspections.
• Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, Power Flex, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW).
• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using Mapp View/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition.
• Lead controls commissioning efforts for more than seven manufacturing lines and support the maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems.
• Be responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization, including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity, and reduce overall waste.
• Maintain and program state machines for complex processes involving conveyor processing, multi‑station parallel processing, and data acquisition.
• Take overall responsibility for controls‑related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls‑related topics and issues.
• Develop and maintain Ignition projects and gateways, scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections, named queries, and configuring OPC device connections.
• Develop and maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures; identify weak areas of production systems using root‑cause analysis and first‑principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures.

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine building.
• Expertise in Solid Works, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components.
• Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.

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

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including 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.

$75,600 – $162,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements based on the position offered.