Tesla is seeking a driven Systems Engineer to own the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of intelligent automation systems across our world-class manufacturing facilities. You will sit at the intersection of software, hardware, and data - architecting full-stack supervisory applications, AGV/AMR platforms, vision-based inspection pipelines, and the containerized server infrastructure that ties it all together. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where your work directly influences factory uptime, throughput, and quality.
- Architect and develop full-stack HMI / SCADA applications (Ignition preferred) for supervisory control, operator dashboards, fault management, and real-time data visualization across production lines
- Lead AGV / AMR system integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support - including fleet management software, traffic control logic, and interface with warehouse execution systems (WES/WMS)
- Design and deploy vision-based inspection and perception pipelines using deep-learning frameworks for defect detection, object classification, and spatial localization in manufacturing environments
- Build and maintain containerized microservices (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes) to host SCADA servers, REST/gRPC APIs, model inference endpoints, and data pipelines
- Develop organized, well-documented full-stack web applications (React / JavaScript front end; Go, Java, or Python back end) integrated with Tesla SSO and third-party factory systems
- Create and maintain SQL databases and reporting infrastructure; write scripting and automation for data ingestion, KPI tracking, and operational analytics
- Define and enforce software engineering best practices: version control (Git), code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and documentation standards
- Lead system design reviews and serve as the technical liaison between production, maintenance, IT, and external vendors/suppliers
- Establish test plans, risk assessments, and validation protocols prior to deployment; drive continuous process improvement by analyzing system metrics and implementing corrective actions to maximize cycle time and uptime
- Develop training programs and technical documentation for operators and maintenance staff; serve as on-call point of contact for critical system issues, including occasional weekend support
- Degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of professional experience in automation, systems, or controls/equipment engineering on electromechanical systems
- Proven experience building and deploying Ignition Perspective module SCADA / HMI applications, including API and database integration, historical data, alarming, and user-role management
- Hands-on experience with AGV / AMR commissioning and fleet management, exposure to MQTT, OPC-UA, or other industrial communication protocols
- Demonstrated ability to train and deploy computer vision models for industrial inspection, object detection, or spatial reasoning tasks
- Familiarity with ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems) and conveyor control architectures
- Experience with Linux server administration , shell scripting, system services, log management, and performance tuning
- Rigorous software development practices: Git, pull-request workflows, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent), monitoring, and observability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical programs clearly to diverse audiences including leadership, operations, and vendors
- Experience with vision system hardware (Keyence, Cognex, Sick, or similar) and integration of camera feeds into software pipelines - a strong plus
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