Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Engineer - Cathode Production

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a mechanical or manufacturing controls engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment in IEC 61131-3 languages, especially structured text and ladder logic.
Experience with Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens, B&R, and/or Mitsubishi platforms.
Experience with HMI/GUI systems such as AB PanelView, Ignition, TIA/WinCC, and B&R.

Responsibilities

Ramp manufacturing lines involving mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, motion control, and vision systems.
Program state machines for complex processes involving multi-station parallel processing, pick-and-place automation, data acquisition, and proportional-integral-derivative control.
Manage safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06 and OSHA) and implement reliable controls safety systems to safeguard robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Define and manage a methodology for maintaining programmable logic controller code structure and backups.
Interface with Tesla's Manufacturing Execution System to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	286115
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to support the ramp of the factory and contribute to the design of robust, stable equipment. This engineer will be at the forefront of controls technology, responsible for the advanced manufacturing equipment that produces the cathode materials behind Tesla's cutting-edge 4680 batteries.</p><p>The Controls Engineer will work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and process, partnering closely with Quality and Production to bring new products from initial design through prototype development and into full production.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Ramp manufacturing lines, including mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems
Program state machines for complex processes involving multi-station parallel processing, pick-and-place automation, data acquisition, and PID control
Manage safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA) and implement reliable controls safety systems to safeguard robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
Define and manage a methodology for maintaining PLC code structure and backups
Interface with the Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field), or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanical/manufacturing controls engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment in IEC 61131-3 languages, with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
Experience with Beckhoff, Omron, Siemens, B&R, and/or Mitsubishi platforms
Experience with HMI/GUI systems (AB PanelView, Ignition, TIA/WinCC, B&R, etc.)

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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