Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Systems Design Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience is required.
At least 3 years of experience as a Controls, Instrumentation, or Applications Engineer working with automation and/or electromechanical systems is required.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, process, and plumbing drawings to size and select flow, pressure, and temperature sensors is required.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD is required.
Hands-on experience configuring industrial control networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and serial communication, is required.
Knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety systems, and proficiency with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff platforms is required.

Responsibilities

Architect factory control systems by sizing and selecting instruments and control devices for mechanical and process systems, including HVAC, chilled water, and compressed air.
Own the procurement process by initiating instrument datasheets, building request-for-quotation packages, and leading technical bid evaluations.
Collaborate with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure deliverables meet engineering and documentation standards.
Contribute to scalable, plant-wide, high-reliability control network architectures for 24/7 mission-critical operations.
Work with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and create operator interfaces.
Support construction teams and contractors in executing complex scopes of work.
Generate detailed 2D and 3D construction drawings that define installation scope.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	282452
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We're looking for a Controls Systems Design Engineer to join our elite Factory Infrastructure Engineering team in Austin, TX, the epicenter of some of the most ambitious construction projects on the planet. You won't just be designing control systems. You'll be shaping the backbone of facilities that produce the Model Y, Cybertruck, and Cybercab, powering next-generation SI training centers that will redefine artificial intelligence, helping bring TeraFab to life as the largest chip manufacturing facility in the world, and building the infrastructure that will manufacture Optimus, Tesla's revolutionary humanoid robot poised to transform the global workforce forever. </p><p>If you thrive under pressure, think in systems, and are driven by the idea that your designs will directly accelerate humanity's transition to a sustainable future, we want you on this team.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Architect the nervous system of tomorrow's factories by sizing and selecting cutting-edge instruments and control devices that bring complex mechanical and process systems to life, including HVAC, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, and beyond, across vehicle, robotics, chip fabrication, and SI data center facilities
Own the procurement process end-to-end by initiating instrument datasheets, building RFQ packages, and leading technical bid evaluations to source the best controls technology on the market
Set the standard for quality by collaborating with world-class vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure every deliverable meets Tesla's uncompromising engineering and documentation standards
Design networks that never go down by contributing to the development of scalable, plant-wide, high-reliability control network architectures built for the demands of 24/7 mission-critical operations across some of the most advanced facilities ever built
Bridge the gap between hardware and software by working hand-in-hand with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and create intuitive, powerful operator interfaces
Be the engineering backbone on the ground by supporting construction teams and contractors in executing complex scopes of work with precision and efficiency
Bring designs to life in 2D and 3D by generating detailed construction drawings that clearly define installation scope and set the team up for flawless execution

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of experience as a Controls, Instrumentation, or Applications Engineer working with automation and/or electromechanical systems
Sharp ability to read and interpret mechanical, process, and plumbing drawings to accurately size and select flow, pressure, and temperature sensors
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD so you can translate a vision into a buildable design
Hands-on experience configuring industrial control networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Serial Communication
Deep knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety systems, with proficiency in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff platforms

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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