Tesla is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will design and commission cutting-edge automated lines from early prototype cells through to mass production SOP of Optimus Gears program.
APPLICATION NOTE: You do NOT need deep expertise in both fields to apply. The successful candidate will own and lead the deployment for ANY ONE of the following technical tracks:
- Track 1: Controls Engineering (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, safety networks, robotics integration, and industrial network architecture)
- Track 2: Vision Engineering (Automated 2D/3D vision system integration, smart cameras, lighting configurations, optical inspection, and deep-learning/AI defect detection algorithms)
Travel expected 25% - Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers as required.
- Software Development: Design, program, and debug robust PLC and HMI software applications for complex manufacturing equipment and motion control platforms
- Integrate/optimize multi-axis robotics, high-performance servo systems, & safety control architectures
- Support MES integration for full product traceability
- Support machine vision implementation and validation
- Commissioning & Validation: Execution of Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) to debug logic, validate safety circuits, and secure structural line buy-off
- Drive continuous automation improvements to optimize cycle times & equipment OEE
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering & Mechatronics discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience supporting automated manufacturing launches
- Proven mastery programming industrial control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Deep understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP) and safety networking
- Hands-on experience deploying, configuration & tuning Cognex or Keyence vision systems
- Exceptional troubleshooting and commissioning skills with a solid foundation in industrial robotics and advanced motion control
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 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