Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Controls Technician - Cell Manufacturing

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Skill in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets.
Familiarity working with programmable logic controllers, robots, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and human-machine interface (HMI) systems.
Basic user-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, product lifecycle management (PLM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Strong written and verbal command of English.
Basic drafting skills for electrical prints using AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

Support the installation, start-up, and ramp-up of new automated manufacturing equipment.
Respond first to machine breakdowns and help restore equipment quickly to minimize production downtime.
Troubleshoot and maintain controls components, including programmable logic controllers, safety devices, human-machine interfaces, servo drives, process hardware, and robots.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to meet equipment yield and availability targets.
Use internal and third-party software to analyze equipment logs and diagnose issues.
Follow and help maintain standardized work procedures for programmable logic controller troubleshooting, testing, and equipment controls, working with manufacturing engineers.
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and required personal protective equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Skills in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or Visual Basic are preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	287193
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking motivated Automation Controls Technicians to join the 4680 Battery Cell Team in Fremont, CA. This role supports the installation, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing support of highly automated manufacturing equipment. Working alongside experienced engineering teams, technicians help improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and act as first responders when machines break down, keeping production running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates who want hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls in a high-volume manufacturing environment.Shift: 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday 06:00 PM – 06:00 AM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday

Job Responsibilities

Support the installation, start-up, and ramp-up of new automated manufacturing equipment
Act as a first responder to machine breakdowns and help restore equipment quickly to minimize production downtime
Troubleshoot and maintain controls components, including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robots
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to meet equipment yield and availability targets
Use internal and third-party software to analyze equipment logs and diagnose issues
Follow and help maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and equipment controls, working with manufacturing engineers
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and required PPE

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
Skilled in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets
Familiarity working with PLCs, robots, SCADA, and HMI systems
Basic user-level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, and ERP systems
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Basic drafting skills for electrical prints in AutoCAD or EPLAN
Skills in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or VB are preferred

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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