Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Coatings Process Equipment

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience, and at least 5 years of related experience developing and commissioning industrial automation and controls for high-volume manufacturing equipment, preferably in finishing, coating, or similar continuous/flow-process environments.
Exposure to programming at least two different types of programmable logic controllers and motor controllers; Siemens, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Beckhoff, and SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory.
Conceptual proficiency in developing electrical and controls architectures for new equipment and lines, including industrial networks, safety programmable logic controllers, and integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems and third-party systems.
Experience implementing control-reliable safety systems per ANSI/RIA R15.06, OSHA, and ISO 13849 / IEC 62061 or equivalent, including risk assessment, guarding, and interlocks.
Proficiency with computer-aided design for electrical/controls design.
Proficiency in supporting process failure mode and effects analysis, equipment qualification methods, and structured troubleshooting.
The role requires 25% travel.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits for coatings process equipment, including pretreatment, electro-deposition, application booths, air handling, and industrial ovens.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Architect, develop, and debug programmable logic controller code, emphasizing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code that interacts with conveyors, robots, tanks and recirculation systems, rectifiers, air handling units, ovens, Manufacturing Execution Systems, machine vision, sensors/instrumentation, and third-party equipment.
Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and OSHA to safeguard robots, gantries, conveyors, ovens, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment; integrate process safety interlocks appropriate to coatings equipment, including oven safety, ventilation/airflow proof, fire suppression interfaces, and electro-deposition grounding/isolation where applicable.
Generate simple human-machine interface screens for complex machinery that provide clear troubleshooting feedback and operator support.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing during build, installation, and commissioning.
Introduce automated processes into production and train and equip sustaining teams to support automated equipment after production deployment.
Install, commission, and start up equipment while balancing speed and safety; support process qualification and buy-off with the Process Equipment Engineer using defined acceptance criteria.
Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release specifications to vendors, lead quote technical evaluation from a controls perspective, enforce Tesla standards, and manage suppliers during specification, design review, and approval for electrical/controls scope.
Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for production deployment; support continuous improvement of existing coatings process equipment controls to improve quality, uptime, and maintainability.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to programming robots online and offline, including Fanuc, Kuka, and Dürr.
Proficiency with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical; CATIA or SolidWorks is a plus.
Familiarity with coatings or wet-process equipment controls, including tanks/pumps/filtration, rectifiers, booth air handling, oven burners/heaters and temperature control, and related flow, level, pressure, temperature, and conductivity/pH instrumentation.
Familiarity with industrial oven safety standards (NFPA 86) and hazard area classification.
New product introduction and manufacturing operations experience.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	281112
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla's Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate in a safe and ergonomic environment. The Coatings team is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer to own the electrical and controls architecture for technically complex process equipment used in pretreatment, electro-deposition (e-coat), application booths, air handling units, and industrial cure ovens. Working alongside the Manufacturing Process Equipment Engineer, you will lead all controls aspects of equipment development from concept through installation and production ramp — including panel design, PLC/HMI development, safety systems, vendor management, commissioning, and handoff to sustaining teams. The candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners on controls development from concept to production. This role requires a thorough understanding of industrial automation and Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis and deliver organized, structured, documented, and reusable controls solutions. This position requires 25% travel.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits for coatings process equipment (pretreatment, e-coat, application booths, air handling, and industrial ovens)
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA 79 / NEC / UL 508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Architect, develop, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable; PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, tanks and recirculation systems, rectifiers, air handling units, ovens, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, sensors/instrumentation, and 3rd party equipment
Implement (ANSI/RIA R15.06 / OSHA compliant) control-reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, ovens, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment; integrate process safety interlocks appropriate to coatings equipment (oven safety, ventilation/airflow prove, fire suppression interfaces, e-coat grounding/isolation where applicable)
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing clear feedback for troubleshooting and operator support
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing during build, installation, and commissioning
Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip sustaining teams to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Install, commission, and start up equipment balancing speed and safety; support process qualification and buy-off with the Process Equipment Engineer using defined acceptance criteria
Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release specifications to vendors and lead quote technical evaluation from a controls perspective, enforce application of Tesla standards, manage suppliers during specification, design review and approval for electrical/controls scope
Characterize and validate new automated process equipment for deployment into production; support continuous improvement of existing coatings process equipment controls to improve quality, uptime, and maintainability

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of related experience developing and commissioning industrial automation and controls for high-volume manufacturing equipment, preferably in finishing/coating or similar continuous/flow process environments
Exposure to programming at least two different types of PLCs and motor controllers — Siemens, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Beckhoff, and SEW are the primary equipment brands used in the factory
Exposure to programming robots online and offline is a plus — Fanuc, Kuka, and Dürr are the primary brands used in the factory
Demonstrate conceptual proficiency in the development of electrical and controls architectures for new equipment and lines, including industrial networks, safety PLCs, and integration with MES and 3rd party systems
Experience implementing control-reliable safety systems per ANSI/RIA R15.06, OSHA, ISO 13849 / IEC 62061 (or equivalent), including risk assessment, guarding, and interlocks
Proficiency with CAD for electrical/controls design (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical preferred; CATIA, SolidWorks a plus)
Familiarity with coatings or wet-process equipment controls is a plus, including tanks/pumps/filtration, rectifiers, booth air handling, oven burners/heaters and temperature control, and related instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, conductivity/pH)
Knowledge of NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A for industrial control panels; familiarity with industrial oven safety standards (NFPA 86) and hazard area classification is a plus
Proficient in PFMEA support, equipment qualification methods, and structured troubleshooting; new product introduction and manufacturing operations experience desired
25% travel required

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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