Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls Technician - Model Y, Castings

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a controls technician, automation engineer, or similar role in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs and Siemens variable frequency drives, including programming and diagnostics.
Experience with Fanuc robot systems, including teach pendant operation, program editing, and fault resolution.
Understanding of industrial control systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, motor controls, and sensor integration.
Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment for AC/DC systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Experience in industrial vision systems or equivalent experience.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install parts.
Ability to stoop, lie, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours a day; climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, arm protection, and hearing protection, and adhere to safety rules and guidelines.
Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat, and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLCs using ladder logic and structured text, as well as Siemens variable frequency drives, in industrial control environments.
Diagnose and resolve electrical system faults using diagnostic tools and procedures, including reading and interpreting schematics for systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC three-phase.
Use SCADA systems such as Ignition to monitor real-time production metrics, generate reports, assign IP addresses, and integrate new devices into local and plant-wide networks.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Fanuc industrial robots, including programming, recovery, diagnostics, and repair.
Interpret mechanical assembly drawings and electrical schematics to support installation, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
Lead or support root-cause analysis of equipment failures and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability and yield.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	244562
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>As a controls technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence within one of the world’s most advanced die casting operations. You will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and process teams to ensure the continuous, reliable operation of large-scale die casting machines, robotic systems, PLC-controlled automation, and integrated industrial control infrastructure, directly impacting uptime, scrap reduction, and process consistency.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLCs using ladder logic and structured text along with Siemens VFDs in industrial control environments
Diagnose and resolve electrical system faults using diagnostic tools and procedures including reading and interpreting schematics for systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3-phase
Utilize SCADA systems such as Ignition to monitor real-time production metrics, generate reports, assign IP addresses, and integrate new devices into local and plant-wide networks
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Fanuc industrial robots including programming, recovery, diagnostics, and repair
Interpret mechanical assembly drawings and electrical schematics to support installation, troubleshooting, and system upgrades
Lead or support root cause analysis of equipment failures to implement long-term solutions and improve system reliability
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability and yield

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a controls technician, automation engineer, or similar role in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Proven proficiency with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and Siemens VFDs including programming and diagnostics
Demonstrated experience with Fanuc robot systems including teach pendant operation, program editing, and fault resolution
Strong understanding of industrial control systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, motor controls, and sensor integration
Advanced skills in electrical troubleshooting including use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment for AC/DC systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings with precision
Experience in industrial vision systems or equivalent experience

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, arm protection, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Tesla

See more jobs