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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Material Flow

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 Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Two to three years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial automation equipment, including PLC programming; developing function blocks and add-on instructions in ladder diagram and structured control language logic; hardware configuration using Siemens or Allen-Bradley; HMI/SCADA design using TIA Portal Unified, FTView, or Ignition; integration with Fanuc pick-and-place robot applications; multi-axis motion control; programming with Python or an equivalent language; and virtual commissioning using Process Simulate, WinMOD, 3D Emulate, or equivalent software.
  • Project experience using and designing electrical, pneumatic, and network systems with Eplan, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools; installing, wiring, configuring, and troubleshooting electrical components and panels.
  • Familiarity with industrial standards such as ISO and NEC norms, and industrial protocols including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and Modbus TCP.
  • Expertise deploying material flow automation systems such as AS/RS, AMRs, lifters, conveyors, and robotics, and interfacing with MES/WMS systems.
  • Project management skills, including managing multiple projects, overseeing outsourced equipment, and handling overlapping timelines; ability to execute tasks independently with minimal direction.
  • Problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Architect control systems and program production equipment for Tesla factories.
  • Design and develop automation systems for manufacturing equipment, including roller tables, turn tables, lifters, ASRS, robotics systems integration, automated cells, automated mobile robots, and SCADA integration.
  • Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, safety devices, remote I/O, controllers, and robotics.
  • Design control system architectures, electrical schematics, and safety concepts.
  • Develop automated SCADA processes to optimize cycle time, yield, and equipment availability, including databases, SQL, and MQTT connections using Ignition Core or Gold.
  • Manage equipment commissioning, installation, and buy-off testing with vendors and the internal team.
  • Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to transition prototypes to full-scale production.
  • Troubleshoot and refine automation processes after deployment.

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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