Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Technician - Battery Module, Powertrain

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in process automation and/or electromechanical systems.
Ability to perform skilled termination of controls devices.
Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems from 24 VDC to 480 VAC.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&ID drawings, electrical prints, schematics, PLC code, and HMI screens.
Strong knowledge of troubleshooting motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers, and other electronic components.
Command of written and verbal English.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install parts.
Ability to stoop, lie, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and a bump cap, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

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 using 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 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.
Respond to machine breakdowns and manage recoveries to keep production running.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	258529
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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.

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/interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&ID drawings, electrical prints, schematics, PLC code, and HMI screens
Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers and other electronic components
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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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