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Controls Engineer, Model Y

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 13, 2026
What to Expect

TheControls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robotapplications, conveyor systems, equipment and process/equipment monitoringsystems. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix andimprove equipment failures.


What You'll Do

  • Overall responsibility for
    all controls related activities in the shop, leading and assisting
    production in all controls related topics and issues
  • Support and assist
    maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic
    equipment failures
  • Responsible for implementing
    and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of
    advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity
    and reduce overall waste
  • Develop and maintain proper
    documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures,
    making updates as required by modifications
  • Responsible for designing,
    selecting, managing, programming and commissioning of automation equipment
    used to improve the existing systems
  • Identify weak areas of the
    production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking
    and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
  • Implement and maintain
    quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part
    recognition and problem reporting
  • Optimization and improvement
    of HMI and SCADA systems and manufacturing execution systems interfaces
  • Creation and improvements of
    equipment safety standards and the implementation of those standards into
    the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification
    inspections
  • Understand and program using
    several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured
    text



What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
  • Relevant hands-on experience
    and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of
    specific formal educational criteria
  • 1+ years of professional
    controls engineering experience and advanced PLC programming knowledge
    using Siemens in a professional environment
  • Understanding of databases
    and various program languages (Java, Python)
  • HMI programming experience -
    Ignition and Wonderware
  • Robotic programming skills
    desired
  • Proven project management
    experience
  • Proficient in CAD working
    with electrical diagrams and prints
  • Flexibility in working
    weekends and night shift as required

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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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