Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Controls Engineer - Production Control

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years as an Automation and Controls Engineer or Robotics Engineer working on electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
At least 4 years programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens TIA Portal; Siemens TIA Portal proficiency is required.
At least 4 years of HMI/SCADA development.
At least 4 years of hands-on robotics experience.
Familiarity with ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, and material-flow systems.
Experience with vision systems such as Keyence, SICK, or Cognex, and SQL/scripting for production reporting.
Competence creating electrical schematics.
Knowledge of production quality metrics, LEAN methods, and high-volume manufacturing deployment.
Strong written and verbal communication across operators, engineers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end PLC programs to Tesla standards using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Graph.
Design clear, diagnostic-focused HMI screens for complex machinery.
Create, review, and approve electrical schematics and keep related documentation current.
Lead equipment design reviews and act as technical liaison with Production, Maintenance, and IT.
Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems on production equipment.
Drive continuous process optimization to improve cycle time and uptime.
Establish and execute test plans, risk assessments, and control-system validation.
Maintain backups and version control, and continuously improve PLC and Ignition SCADA standards.
Develop and deliver training and maintenance documentation for end users and support staff.
Own supplier/equipment buy-offs, robot programming and troubleshooting, and occasional on-call or weekend support.

Desired Qualifications

Ignition SCADA and SIMATIC HMI experience.
Fanuc robotics experience.
Installation/commissioning experience with AMR/AGV and automated storage.
EPLAN experience.
Python, SQL, Linux, Docker, or embedded controls.
High-mix or high-rate assembly, ASRS, or AMR fleet work.
Plant-wide controls standards experience.
OT/IT collaboration involving networks, SCADA, or data.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	277589
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is building the factory that will manufacture Optimus - the humanoid robot that will transform how work gets done. At Giga Texas, that future does not wait for perfect conditions. It is designed, coded, commissioned, and debugged on the production floor every day. Join the Production Control Engineering team as a Sr. Controls Engineer supporting Optimus program work across factory automation - including automated storage and retrieval (ASRS), AMR installation and integration, conveyors, and production equipment that must run at volume with high uptime. The controls you design, commission, and improve will determine how fast material moves through the plant and how reliably we scale Optimus manufacturing at Giga Texas. This is not a maintenance-only role. You will design, program, install, commission, and continuously improve control systems for a world-class manufacturing facility at Giga Austin - under the same demand for speed, quality, and ownership that defines every Tesla product.

Job Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end PLC programs to Tesla standards (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Graph)
Design clear, diagnostic-focused HMI screens for complex machinery
Create, review, and approve electrical schematics and keep related documentation current
Lead equipment design reviews and act as technical liaison with Production, Maintenance, and IT
Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems on production equipment
Drive continuous process optimization to improve cycle time and uptime
Establish and execute test plans, risk assessments, and control-system validation
Maintain backups, version control, and continuous improvement of PLC and Ignition SCADA standards
Develop and deliver training and maintenance documentation for end users and support staff
Own supplier/equipment buy-offs, robot programming/troubleshooting, and occasional on-call or weekend support

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years as an Automation & Controls or Robotics Engineer on electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
4+ years programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal); Siemens TIA Portal proficiency required
4+ years strong HMI/SCADA development; Ignition SCADA and SIMATIC HMI preferred
4+ years hands-on robotics experience (Fanuc preferred)
Familiarity with ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, and material-flow systems; install/commission experience with AMR/AGV and automated storage is a strong plus
Experience with vision systems (Keyence, SICK, Cognex) and SQL/scripting for production reporting
Competence creating electrical schematics; EPLAN preferred
Knowledge of production quality metrics, LEAN methods, and high-volume manufacturing deployment, with excellent written and verbal communication across operators, engineers, and leadership
Nice to have: Python/SQL/Linux/Docker or embedded controls; high-mix or high-rate assembly, ASRS, or AMR fleet work; plant-wide controls standards; OT/IT collaboration (networks, SCADA, data)

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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