Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer

What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. The Controls Engineer will work to develop machine and process concepts along with several Manufacturing Engineering peers. The candidate will create a robust system architecture to support the concept, and then layout electrical/pneumatic schematics. Once the electrical panel is built, the engineer will program all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots from power‑on to debug, and finally to fine‑tune and validate the process.

The Controls Engineer will also work with cross‑functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the product and processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with Product Design Engineering, Quality, Production and Maintenance to bring components from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.

• 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 NFPA
  79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating structured, documented, maintainable and reusable code that interacts with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Lab View, machine vision, and third‑party equipment.
• Implement control reliable safety systems (ANSI/RIA
  15.06/OSHA compliant) to safeguard 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.
• Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2‑4 years of experience as a hands‑on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical standards (NFPA
  79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
• In‑depth knowledge of safety standards (ANSI/RIA
  15.06, OSHA).
• Experience with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc).
• 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 Solid Works and CATIA is a plus.

• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (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 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.