Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Automation, Optimus

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeReno, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in standard and safety programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
Proficiency in script-based programming, such as Python, Go, or SQL.
Proficiency in robot programming, such as Fanuc, Kuka, or ABB.
Proficiency in servo system commissioning, such as Siemens SIMATIC, Rockwell Kinetix, or Beckhoff Drive Manager 2.
Proficiency in 2D/3D vision system programming, such as Keyence XGX, Cognex Insight, or LMI Gocator.
In-depth knowledge of equipment safety standards, including ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA compliance, and electrical standards, including NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
A degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead-time limits.
Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with standards such as ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA to safeguard robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
Architect, write, and debug PLC logic, emphasizing code organization, structure, documentation, maintainability, and reusability.
Architect, write, and debug programs for subsystems such as robots, vision systems, test equipment, and manufacturing execution systems.
Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release specifications and standards to vendors, and conduct technical quote evaluations.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components.
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery, providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Introduce automated processes into production and train maintenance and production teams to support them after deployment into production.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Reno, Nevada
Requisition ID	288297
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines for the Optimus programs. The Controls Engineer will work to develop machine and process concepts along with several manufacturing and mechanical design engineering peers. Candidates will create a robust system architecture to support the concept, and then layout electrical/pneumatic schematics. Once the electrical panel is built, they will program all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots from power-on to debug, and finally to process fine tuning and validation.</p><p>The Controls Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the product and processes. They will work closely with product design engineering, quality, production and maintenance to bring components from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development, carefully balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead-time limits
Implement control reliable safety systems (e.g., ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA compliant) for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
Architect, write, and debug PLC logic, emphasizing code organization, structure, documentation, maintainability, and reusability
Architect, write, and debug programs for subsystems such as robots, vision systems, test equipment, and manufacturing execution systems
Participate in Tesla specification and standard creation, release to vendors, and quote technical evaluation
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery, providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing
Introduce automated processes into production, and train maintenance and production teams to support after deployment into production

Job Requirements

Proficiency in standard and safety PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3)
Proficiency in script-based programming (e.g., Python, Go, SQL)
Proficiency in robot programming (e.g., Fanuc, Kuka, ABB)
Proficiency in servo system commissioning (e.g., Siemens SIMATIC, Rockwell Kinetix, Beckhoff Drive Manager 2)
Proficiency in 2D/3D vision system programming (e.g., Keyence XGX, Cognex Insight, LMI Gocator)
In-depth knowledge of equipment safety standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA compliant) and electrical standards (e.g., NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A)
Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering, 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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