Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of hands-on industrial automation experience supporting automated manufacturing launches.
Proven mastery programming industrial control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers.
Deep understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP, and safety networking.
Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and tuning Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
Troubleshooting and commissioning skills, with a foundation in industrial robotics and advanced motion control.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers, with travel expected at 25%.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and debug programmable logic controller and human-machine interface software applications for complex manufacturing equipment and motion control platforms.
Integrate and optimize multi-axis robotics, high-performance servo systems, and safety control architectures.
Support manufacturing execution system integration for full product traceability.
Support machine vision implementation and validation.
Execute Factory and Site Acceptance Testing to debug logic, validate safety circuits, and secure structural line buy-off.
Drive continuous automation improvements to optimize cycle times and equipment overall equipment effectiveness.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	276670
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will design and commission cutting-edge automated lines from early prototype cells through to mass production SOP of Optimus Gears program.

APPLICATION NOTE: You do NOT need deep expertise in both fields to apply. The successful candidate will own and lead the deployment for ANY ONE of the following technical tracks:

Track 1: Controls Engineering (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, safety networks, robotics integration, and industrial network architecture)
Track 2: Vision Engineering (Automated 2D/3D vision system integration, smart cameras, lighting configurations, optical inspection, and deep-learning/AI defect detection algorithms)

Travel expected 25% - Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers as required.

Job Responsibilities

Software Development: Design, program, and debug robust PLC and HMI software applications for complex manufacturing equipment and motion control platforms
Integrate/optimize multi-axis robotics, high-performance servo systems, & safety control architectures
Support MES integration for full product traceability
Support machine vision implementation and validation
Commissioning & Validation: Execution of Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) to debug logic, validate safety circuits, and secure structural line buy-off
Drive continuous automation improvements to optimize cycle times & equipment OEE

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering & Mechatronics discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience supporting automated manufacturing launches
Proven mastery programming industrial control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCs
Deep understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP) and safety networking
Hands-on experience deploying, configuration & tuning Cognex or Keyence vision systems
Exceptional troubleshooting and commissioning skills with a solid foundation in industrial robotics and advanced motion control

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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