Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and applications.
Expert proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, including S7-1500, SCL/LAD, Safety, PROFINET, and WinCC.
A proven record of commissioning and programming manufacturing systems at the line, station, or component level.
Ability to write production-quality function blocks from scratch using provided documentation.
Ability to adapt and learn quickly, perform under pressure, and manage multiple requests at once.
Experience with processes such as material handling, battery and module assembly, vision, joining, and end-of-line testing.
A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of electrical schematic design using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

Own assigned projects from kickoff through handover, including technical direction, schedule, vendors, and cross-functional coordination.
Participate in early equipment concept development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead time.
Architect, develop, and debug programmable logic controller programs in Siemens TIA Portal using S7-1500 and ET 200SP; organize, structure, document, and maintain reusable programs using library types, user-defined data types, modular function blocks and functions, and SCL, LAD, and GRAPH.
Design and build function blocks from documentation such as device manuals, interface and communication specifications, PROFINET GSDML, telegram maps, process descriptions, and company standards; provide clean interfaces, diagnostics, and human-machine interface integration suitable for library release.
Use software-intelligence-assisted engineering tools for code generation, code review, documentation, and troubleshooting while retaining engineering ownership of the result.
Integrate programmable logic controller code with conveyors, robots, servo and motion axes, manufacturing execution systems, machine vision, test and end-of-line systems, including high-voltage, insulation, and leak testing, torque tools, and third-party equipment over PROFINET, PROFIsafe, and OPC UA.
Lead root-cause analysis of downtime and controls failures and implement permanent fixes.
Introduce automated processes into production, then train and equip sustaining teams to support the equipment after deployment.

Desired Qualifications

Robot programming knowledge with Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB systems is a plus.
Some travel for vendor visits and commissioning is required; the role is based in Austin, Texas, with regular support for Houston-area sites.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	288224
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer who will focus on automation controls systems within a production system and leverage the experience in industrial process’ to effectively and efficiently help design, validate, and commission the production systems that will build Tesla’s next generation of products. You will see how everything comes together in General Assembly. </p><p>As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you will own and be directly responsible for the controls system of these manufacturing lines, so having knowledge of advanced technology and capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has ever built. Everything on the system will be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon. Join our team to architect the future of manufacturing software and build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Take charge of any assigned project, regardless of scope or starting state. Own technical direction, schedule, vendors, and cross-functional coordination from kickoff through handover
Take part in early equipment concept development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead time
Architect, develop, and debug PLC programs in Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500 / ET 200SP) that are organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. Use library types, UDTs, and modular FB/FC design in SCL, LAD, and GRAPH
Design and build new function blocks (FBs) from provided documentation, such as device manuals, interface/communication specs (PROFINET GSDML, telegram maps), process descriptions, and Tesla standards. Deliver clean interfaces, diagnostics, and HMI integration ready for library release
Use SI-assisted engineering tools (code generation, code review, documentation, and troubleshooting) to speed up development while keeping full engineering ownership of the result
Integrate PLC code with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, servo/motion axes, MES, machine vision, test and EOL systems (high-voltage, insulation, and leak test), torque tools, and third-party equipment over PROFINET, PROFIsafe, and OPC UA
Lead root-cause analysis of downtime and controls failures and implement permanent fixes and also introduce automated processes into production, then train and equip sustaining teams to support the equipment after deployment

Job Requirements

3+ years of experience in PLC programming and applications
Expert proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, SCL/LAD, Safety, PROFINET, WinCC)
Proven record of commissioning and programming manufacturing systems at the line, station, or component level
Ability to write production-quality FBs from scratch using only provided documentation
Ability to adapt and learn at an accelerated rate, and to perform under pressure while managing many requests at once
Experience with processes such as material handling, battery and module assembly, vision, joining, and end-of-line testing
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Robot programming knowledge (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB) is a plus
Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)
Some travel for vendor visits and commissioning. Based in Austin, TX, with regular support for Houston-area sites

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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