Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Technician - Powertrain, Material Flow Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 3–5 years of experience in process automation and/or electromechanical systems and be able to perform skilled termination of controls devices.
The candidate must have working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems from 24 VDC to 480 VAC.
The candidate must be able to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings; read and interpret electrical prints and schematics; and read and interpret PLC code and HMI screens.
The candidate must be able to work at elevations up to 80 feet and regularly lift 50 pounds.
The candidate must have strong knowledge of troubleshooting motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers, and other electronic components.
The candidate must have a strong understanding of HVAC and process instrumentation, including pressure, level, differential pressure, temperature, and analytical instrumentation, as well as control valves, dampers, and associated actuators.
The candidate must have command of written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components to quickly restore production.
Use an electrical background to understand electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC three phase.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs using different platforms and programming styles.
Configure, tune, and maintain VFDs, servo drives, and motion systems as required.
Perform basic network troubleshooting with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, and Profibus to restore communication between devices.
Work closely with Controls Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians to resolve recurring issues and implement improvements.
Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, and company procedures when performing work on live systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Manage machine breakdown recoveries as a first-response problem solver to keep production running.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	276713
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>As a Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role to support our production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting maintenance teams, and ensuring equipment reliability. Controls Technicians are the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. </div>

Job Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components to quickly restore production
Strong Electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting skills using different PLC/HMI platforms and programming styles
Configure, tune, and maintain VFDs, servo drives, and motion systems as required
Perform basic network troubleshooting (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Profibus) to restore communication between devices
Work closely with Controls Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians to resolve recurring issues and implement improvements
Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, and company procedures when performing work on live systems

Job Requirements

3-5 years of experience on process automation and/or electromechanical systems. Ability to perform skilled termination of controls devices 
Working knowledge of low voltage electrical systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings. Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics. Ability to read and interpret PLC code and HMI screens
Ability to work in high elevation up to 80 ft. and ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly
Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers and other electronic components
Strong understanding of HVAC and process instrumentation (pressure, level, differential pressure, temperature and analytical). Strong understanding of controls valves, dampers, and associated actuators
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

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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