Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Pretreatment

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency programming at least one major programmable logic controller platform and developing human-machine interfaces; Siemens and Rockwell are preferred. Exposure to multiple platforms, variable-frequency drives or motor controllers, and industrial networks is advantageous.
At least 3 years of professional experience developing and commissioning industrial automation for high-volume manufacturing equipment; experience in finishing, coating, paint-shop, or continuous/flow wet-process environments is strongly preferred.
Experience with process instrumentation and controls for pumps, valves, tanks, filtration, temperature, flow, level, conductivity, or pH systems.
Understanding of databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL, object-oriented programming languages such as Java and Python, and computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or EPLAN.
In-depth knowledge of electrical standards including NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and UL 508A, and safety standards including ANSI/RIA and OSHA.
Ability to create or interpret electrical schematics and knowledge of industrial control-panel standards, with demonstrated conceptual proficiency developing electrical and controls architectures for new equipment and manufacturing lines.
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire, cable, sensors, safety hardware, programmable logic controller hardware, remote input/output, variable-frequency drives, robots, and servo systems.
Strong troubleshooting and structured documentation skills, and cross-functional communication skills; willingness to support commissioning and production ramp, and occasionally off-shift or on-call needs in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, debug, and maintain structured, documented, reusable programmable logic controller code that interfaces with tanks, recirculation loops, pumps, filtration and ultrafiltration, rectifiers, conveyors, sensors, ventilation, and third-party equipment.
Design and program human-machine interface and supervisory control and data acquisition interfaces to provide operator feedback, alarms, trending, and troubleshooting support for complex wet-process equipment.
Implement and tune control strategies and loops for temperature, flow, pressure, level, conductivity, pH, and chemical dosing; support rectifier voltage and current control and process sequencing for spray or dip stages and rinses.
Commission, start up, characterize, and validate new or modified equipment; support process qualification, buy-off criteria, and knowledge transfer to sustaining teams.
Specify, lay out, or oversee industrial control panels and schematics that comply with standards such as NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and UL 508A; manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and related pneumatic and fluid interfaces during installation and commissioning.
Integrate process safety interlocks and control-reliable safety systems, including grounding and isolation considerations for electrocoat, ventilation or airflow switches, emergency stops, and interfaces aligned with relevant ANSI/RIA, ISO, or OSHA requirements.
Collaborate with process engineers, vendors, maintenance, quality, and operations; participate in design reviews, supplier management, process failure mode and effects analysis support, and standards development for pretreatment and electrocoat equipment.
Troubleshoot controls, network, instrumentation, and integration issues to minimize downtime; drive continuous improvement in quality, uptime, maintainability, and energy use.
Interface systems with manufacturing execution systems, historians, vision systems, or higher-level monitoring platforms; maintain backups, version control, as-built documentation, input/output maps, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure that equipment, processes, and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy, and health and safety laws, acts, regulations, and codes.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with finishing, coating, paint-shop, or continuous/flow wet-process manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
Siemens and Rockwell programmable logic controller platforms are preferred; exposure to multiple platforms, variable-frequency drives or motor controllers, and industrial networks is advantageous.
Experience working with automotive manufacturing processes and equipment is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	287940
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla’s Materials Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing products at best-in-class quality and rate, in a safe and ergonomic environment. <p>The Coatings team is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer to lead the design, development, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of pretreatment (surface preparation and electrocoat or electrodeposition) systems within our paint and powder coating manufacturing lines. You will lead the design and develop technically complex controls, electrical, and automation systems for the pretreatment processes within new manufacturing lines, while being responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization—incorporating both advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, boost productivity, and reduce overall waste. The candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, equipment vendors, and integrators to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance pretreatment systems that meet Tesla’s aggressive quality, throughput, and safety standards. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Architect, develop, debug, and maintain structured, documented, and reusable PLC code (commonly Siemens TIA Portal/S7 or Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, sometimes Beckhoff or others) that interacts with tanks, recirculation loops, pumps, filtration/ultrafiltration, rectifiers, conveyors, sensors, Ventilation and third-party equipment
Design and program HMI and SCADA interfaces that provide clear operator feedback, alarms, trending, and troubleshooting support for complex wet-process equipment
Implement and tune control strategies and loops for critical parameters such as temperature, flow, pressure, level, conductivity, pH, and chemical dosing; support rectifier voltage/current control and process sequencing (spray/dip stages, rinses, etc.)
Commission, start up, characterize, and validate new or modified equipment; support process qualification, buy-off criteria, and knowledge transfer to sustaining teams
Specify, lay out, or oversee industrial control panels and schematics that comply with standards such as NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A; manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and related pneumatic/fluid interfaces during installation and commissioning
Integrate process safety interlocks and control-reliable safety systems (grounding/isolation considerations for E-coat, ventilation or airflow switches, emergency stops, and interfaces aligned with relevant ANSI/RIA, ISO, or OSHA requirements)
Collaborate with process engineers, vendors, maintenance, quality, and operations; participate in design reviews, supplier management, PFMEA support, and standards development for pretreatment and E-coat equipment
Troubleshoot controls, network, instrumentation, and integration issues to minimize downtime; drive continuous improvement in quality, uptime, maintainability, and energy use
Interface systems with MES, historians, vision, or higher-level monitoring platforms; maintain backups, version control, as-built documentation, I/O maps, and standard operating procedures
Ensure that all equipment, processes and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy and all Health and Safety Laws, Acts, Regulations and Codes

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience

Proficiency programming at least one major PLC platform (Siemens and/or Rockwell preferred) plus HMI development; exposure to multiple platforms, VFDs/motor controllers, and industrial networks is advantageous
3+ years of professional experience developing and commissioning industrial automation for high-volume manufacturing equipment (finishing, coating, paint-shop, or continuous/flow wet-process environments are strongly preferred)
Experience with process instrumentation and controls for pumps, valves, tanks, filtration, temperature, flow, level, conductivity, and/or pH systems
Understanding of databases (MSSQL, MySQL), Object-Oriented Programming languages (Java, Python, etc.), and CAD (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, EPLAN)
In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, NEC, UL508A) and safety standards (ANSI/RIA, OSHA)
Ability to create or interpret electrical schematics and knowledge of industrial control-panel standards with demonstrated conceptual proficiency in the development of electrical and controls architectures for new equipment and manufacturing lines
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire, cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD, robots and servo systems
Strong troubleshooting, structured documentation, and cross-functional communication skills; willingness to support commissioning, production ramp, and occasionally off-shift or on-call needs in a manufacturing setting
Experience working with automotive manufacturing processes & equipment 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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