Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Powertrain

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Programming proficiency in programmable logic controllers or industrial controllers, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff, using ladder logic and structured text.
Experience programming and setting up industrial robots, such as Fanuc or KUKA.
Electrical schematic design experience using ePLAN or AutoCAD.
Experience in a manufacturing setting.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electromechanical devices.
Familiarity with common hand tools and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters.
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, a similar field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time.
Develop next-generation control systems that combine traditional programmable logic controller logic with the benefits of a modern software stack.
Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning through mass production and ramp-up.
Contribute to company hardware and software standards for future equipment development.
Lead machine suppliers toward successful project delivery, collaborate on high-level machine and line design decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to deliver a successful production line at any company facility.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	251487
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla’s key technological advantage lies in its powertrain products: battery packs, drive units, and power electronics and energy products (Superchargers, Powerwalls, Megapacks).The Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team delivers new manufacturing lines to produce vehicle and energy products at Tesla factories. This position is based at our Giga Nevada location in Sparks, NV. As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Job Responsibilities

Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time
Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack
Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp
Contribute to Tesla’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development
Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery. Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility

Job Requirements

Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text
Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD
Experience in a manufacturing setting
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience

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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