Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Automation Controls Engineer - Recycling & Battery Materials

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHutto, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; alternatively, at least five years of experience sustaining or designing control systems, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 languages, especially structured text and ladder logic.
Experience with programmable logic controllers; Siemens TIA Portal experience is required, while exposure to Beckhoff, B&R, or Omron is a plus.
Familiarity with industrial networks, including Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, and OPC UA.
Knowledge of motion control systems, including servo drives and variable frequency drives.
Experience with safety-rated programmable logic controllers and machine safety systems.
Proficiency creating electrical schematics in computer-aided design; EPLAN is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting skills in high-speed, automated environments.

Responsibilities

Program and debug programmable logic controller control logic on multiple platforms, including Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT.
Develop clean, modular, and maintainable automation code for high-speed, multi-station manufacturing systems.
Implement robust control sequences for discrete and continuous processes.
Design and deploy intuitive human-machine interfaces using Siemens WinCC and Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI, as well as supervisory control and data acquisition dashboards using Ignition.
Collaborate with Process Engineering to create and maintain a comprehensive controls documentation package, including input/output lists, network diagrams, instrumentation lists, CEM, and control narratives.
Configure and tune servo drives and variable frequency drives from vendors such as Siemens, ABB, and Allen Bradley for smooth and precise operation.
Design, review, and support electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Integrate equipment with Tesla’s manufacturing execution system using structured data interfaces, scripting, and SQL tools.
Design and validate safety systems compliant with ANSI, OSHA, and ISO standards to protect personnel and equipment.
Support equipment commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting across all project phases.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to Beckhoff, B&R, or Omron programmable logic controllers.
EPLAN experience creating electrical schematics.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Hutto, Texas
Requisition ID	283864
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla’s Recycling & Battery Materials Program is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – closing the battery minerals and metals loop. This includes the scale-up of novel battery recycling processes and operation of pilot plants.Controls Engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, and support of automation systems across a wide range of manufacturing processes. Close collaboration is required with process, mechanical, production, and maintenance teams to ensure systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. Controls Engineers contribute to the development of control standards, hardware and software programming, commissioning of new systems, and ongoing optimization of equipment throughout its lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Program and debug PLC control logic on multiple platforms (Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT)
Develop clean, modular, and maintainable automation code for high-speed, multi-station manufacturing systems
Implement robust control sequences for discrete and continuous processes
Design and deploy intuitive HMIs using Siemens WinCC and Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI, as well as SCADA dashboards using Ignition
Collaborate with Process Engineering to create and maintain comprehensive controls documentation package (IO list, network diagrams, instrumentation lists, CEM, and control narratives)
Configure and tune servo drives and VFDs (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley) for smooth and precise operation
Design, review, and support electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Integrate equipment with Tesla’s MES using structured data interfaces, scripting, and SQL tools
Design and validate safety systems compliant with ANSI, OSHA, and ISO standards to protect personnel and equipment
Support equipment commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting across all project phases

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or at least 5 years of experience in sustaining or designing control systems, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 languages, especially structured text and ladder logic
Experience with PLCs; Siemens TIA Portal (exposure to Beckhoff, B&R, or Omron a plus)
Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC UA)
Knowledge of motion control systems (servo drives, VFDs)
Experience with safety-rated PLCs and machine safety systems
Proficiency creating electrical schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred)
Strong troubleshooting skills in high-speed, automated environments

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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