Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Equipment Engineer - Powdercoat, Megapack

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer or Equipment Engineer in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems.
Experience programming industrial robots, such as Fanuc, Kuka, Durr, Cartesian, SCARA, or articulated systems.
Experience installing and commissioning industrial paint shops, with practical experience operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, spray booths, pretreatment systems, ovens, air handling units, and paint or dispense applicators.
Demonstrated ability in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems, and exposure to programming Siemens equipment used in the coating line.
Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, with engineering mechanics and kinematics fundamentals.
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, and ability to solve problems under tight timing constraints.

Responsibilities

Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens; program and teach industrial six-axis Fanuc robots; and sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispensing, fastening, welding, and conveyance applications.
Develop, debug, and document structured PLC code that interacts with conveyors, robots, MES, vision systems, and third-party equipment.
Sustain paint operations involving pretreatment, conveyors, ovens, cooling, powder coating applications, sealant and glue dispensing, dust collectors, robotic cells, and vision systems.
Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyze performance metrics, and optimize equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installations, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators.
Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation, including Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, bills of materials, schematics, and operating procedures.
Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety approvals before launch.
Sustain 24/7 production operations by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, with a focus on powder coat and paint systems.
Design control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Implement ANSI/RIA 15.06- and OSHA-compliant safety systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment.

Desired Qualifications

First-hand experience with equipment manufacturers such as Fanuc, SEW, Atlas Copco, Gema, Nordson, Wagner, or Durr.
Experience with CAD modeling software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD, Autodesk, or Ansys.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	266422
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla Energy is seeking exceptional Equipment & Controls Engineer to lead the design, sustainment, and continuous improvement of advanced automated coating systems in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role blends deep expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, robotics, and process optimization to ensure operational excellence across powder coat and paint line operations. You will be a key technical driver in supporting the deployment and reliability of next-generation Megapack Coatings lines. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional engineering teams, you’ll own the full lifecycle of equipment, from concept and integration to commissioning, troubleshooting, and long-term optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, excels at solving complex problems, and is passionate about building reliable, safe, and scalable manufacturing systems through data-driven innovation.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
Develop, debug, and document structured PLC code interacting with conveyors, robots, MES, vision systems, and 3rd-party equipment
Sustain paint operations with following systems: Pretreatment, Conveyor, Ovens, Cooling, Powder Coating Applications, Sealant & Glue Dispensing, Dust Collectors, Robotic Cells & Vision Systems
Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Lead the design, development, and deployment of equipment upgrades or installation, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators. Develop and maintain equipment and process documentation such as Equipment Maintenance Specifications, safety guidelines, BOMs, schematics, and operation procedures. Conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch
Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, specifically focusing on the powder coat/paint systems
Design NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant control panels and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics. Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA-compliant safety systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Equipment Engineer working on automated fast-paced manufacturing environment, including exposure to safety best practices and changing management systems
Experience with industrial robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, Durr, Cartesian, SCARA, or articulated systems)
Experience in installation, commissioning industrial paint shops (with practical experience with the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems, including conveyors, pneumatics, servos, spray booths, pretreatment systems, ovens, air handling units and paint/dispense applicators. First-hand experience with specific equipment manufacturers such as Fanuc, SEW, Atlas Copco, Gema, Nordson, Wagner, Durr,etc. is preferred
Demonstrated ability in PLC, HMI, and debugging mechatronic systems and exposure programming at the Siemens primary equipment brand used in the coating line
Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, engineering mechanics and kinematics fundamentals. Experience with CAD modeling software like Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, ProE, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Ansys etc.
Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving under tight timing constraints

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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