Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Automation Controls Engineer - Wafer & Solar Cell Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science, or 5+ years of experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation, or equivalent experience.
Understanding of control theory.
Understanding of electronics.
Fluency in at least one programming language; C++, C#, or Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Program and debug Structured Text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms, including Beckhoff, Siemens, and Inovance.
Program, teach, and debug robot code on multiple controller platforms, including Fanuc, Kuka, and ABB.
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery for processes such as material pick and place, dispensing, fastening, welding, testing, and material transport.
Design and optimize model predictive, PID, and LQR controllers in high-speed manufacturing settings for process and discrete equipment.
Create operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC, Ignition, and TwinCAT HMI, and SCADA dashboard screens using Ignition and Grafana.
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation, including Schneider, Inovance, Beckhoff, Siemens, and SEW systems.
Design and implement control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment in accordance with codes and standards.
Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in C++, C#, or Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	267228
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Automation Control Engineers specialize in designing and deploying high-speed mass manufacturing systems engineered for sub-millisecond scan rate and deterministic performance. This includes architecting and implementing ultra-precise automation solutions across process and discrete production lines while maintaining rigorous control standards for truly scalable systems. We cover a huge range of machinery and process types include mixing, pulling, slicing, texturing, printing, chemical vapor deposition, etc. We also build and implement the material flow, coordination and optimization necessary to deliver manufacturing at a truly mass-production scale. From development, to commissioning and scaling, controls engineers enable the next generation of manufacturing. 

Job Responsibilities

Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff, Siemens, Inovance)
Program, teach and debug robot code on multiple controller platforms (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB)
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport
Design and optimize model predictive controllers, PID controllers and LQR controllers in high-speed manufacturing settings for process and discrete equipment
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC/Ignition/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition, Grafana
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, Inovance, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or 5+ years’ experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation or equivalent experience
Understanding of controls theory
Understanding of electronics
Fluency in at least one programming language, C++/C#/Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) preferred
A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to making the world a better place

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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