Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Engineer - LFP Cell Manufacturing

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in controls engineering, automation, and manufacturing equipment in a high-volume, automated production environment.
Proficiency in PLC/PAC programming using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, or Beckhoff TwinCAT; HMI/SCADA development; and industrial networking protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.
Experience with servo/motion control platforms and drive commissioning, such as Kinetix or Sinamics, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience integrating machine vision, such as Cognex or Keyence, or equivalent, and instrumentation/sensing for automated equipment.
Working knowledge of functional safety standards IEC 61508/62061 and ISO 13849, and safe design practices including LOTO and NFPA-70E.
Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills, including RCA, 8D, CAPA, and PFMEA.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
Ability to adapt to a compressed work week, night shifts, and a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, and optimize PLC/PAC control systems, including Siemens and Omron, and HMI/SCADA applications for automated battery cell manufacturing equipment, including mixing, coating, winding, and assembly lines.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot motion/servo control systems, drives, and industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT, across production equipment.
Integrate machine vision systems, in-line metrology, and sensing instrumentation to support closed-loop process control, error-proofing, and real-time traceability.
Implement and maintain functional safety systems, including safety PLCs, safety-rated I/O, interlocks, and LOTO procedures, in compliance with OSHA, NFPA-70E, IEC 61508/62061, and ISO 13849.
Support equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT acceptance testing, and production ramp activities for new automated lines and OEM-supplied equipment.
Respond to and resolve controls issues, including equipment faults, downtime events, and yield excursions; perform structured root cause analysis using RCA, 8D, and CAPA, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Collaborate with Process, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support controls-validated transitions from equipment qualification to mass production.
Maintain and improve preventive maintenance routines for controls-related hardware and software, and participate in 24/7 sustaining operations coverage as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and DMAIC, targeting OEE, uptime, first-pass yield, and cycle time improvements.
Support equipment monitoring, data collection, and production using industrial vision systems, SCADA, and MES platforms.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with lithium-ion or LFP battery manufacturing processes, including mixing, coating, winding, and cell assembly.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	275838
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Controls Engineer to support the development, commissioning, and optimization of automation and control systems for LFP cell manufacturing operations. This role is a critical individual contributor position responsible for the day-to-day execution of controls engineering tasks that keep Tesla's next-generation battery cell production lines running at peak performance. You will work directly on the production floor, writing code, troubleshooting equipment, integrating systems, and driving improvements across safety, quality, rate, and cost.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Develop program, and optimize PLC/PAC control systems (Siemens, Omron) and HMI/SCADA applications for automated battery cell manufacturing equipment including mixing, coating, winding, and assembly lines
Design, implement, and troubleshoot motion/servo control systems, drives, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT) across production equipment
Integrate machine vision systems, in-line metrology, and sensing instrumentation to support closed-loop process control, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and real-time traceability
Implement and maintain functional safety systems including safety PLCs, safety-rate II/O, interlocks, and LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA, NFPA-70E, IEC 61508/62061, and ISO 13849
Support equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT acceptance testing, and production ramp activities for new automated lines and OEM-supplied equipment
Respond to and resolve emergent controls issues including equipment faults, downtime events, and yield excursions; perform structured root cause analysis (RCA, 8D, CAPA) and implement permanent corrective actions
Collaborate with Process, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure controls-validated transitions from equipment qualification to mass production
Maintain and improve preventive maintenance routines for controls-related hardware and software; participate in 24/7 sustaining operations coverage as needed
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, DMAIC) targeting OEE, uptime, first-pass yield, and cycle time improvements
Experience with industrial vision systems, SCADA, and MES platforms for equipment monitoring, data collection, and production support

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in controls engineering, automation, and manufacturing equipment in a high-volume, automated production environment
Proficient in PLC/PAC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, or Beckhoff TwinCAT), HMI/SCADA development, and industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT)
Experience with servo/motion control platforms and drive commissioning (Kinetix, Sinamics, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with machine vision integration (Cognex, Keyence, or equivalent) and instrumentation/sensing for automated equipment
Working knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508/62061, ISO 13849) and safe design practices including LOTO and NFPA-70E
Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills (RCA, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Familiarity with lithium-ion or LFP battery manufacturing processes (mixing, coating, winding, cell assembly) is a strong plus
Adaptable to a compressed work week, night shifts, and a fast-paced, ever-changing manufacturing environment

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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