Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Automation & Instrumentation Engineer - Infrastructure Programs

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Chemical, or a related field), or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in instrumentation, controls, and process automation.
Strong expertise in distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition, and industrial networking architecture.
Deep understanding of process control strategies, instrumentation, and field devices.
Experience applying engineering standards and technical best practices.
Ability to interface and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or process environments.
Ability to make sound technical decisions and solve problems.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instrumentation, controls, and process automation solutions.
Apply automation, controls, and instrumentation design standards and best practices.
Contribute to automation scope definition and technical decision-making across projects.
Develop and review control philosophies, piping and instrumentation diagrams, input/output lists, network architectures, and logic designs.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and information technology/operational technology stakeholders on automation activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements.
Support peer engineers and share technical knowledge on automation systems and methodologies.
Contribute to project planning and technical workload estimation.
Provide technical support during factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities in automation systems, tools, and workflow.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	282601
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Sr. Automation Engineer provides technical expertise in instrumentation, controls, and process automation across complex engineering projects and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions that are safe, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Candidates should expect an individual contributor role focused on technical execution, engineering excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and project leadership, with accountability for technical quality and system performance. </div>

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement instrumentation, controls, and process automation solutions

Apply automation, controls, and instrumentation design standards and best practices

Contribute to automation scope definition and technical decision-making across projects

Develop and review control philosophies, P&IDs, I/O lists, network architectures, and logic designs

Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT/OT stakeholders on automation activities

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements

Support peer engineers and share technical knowledge on automation systems and methodologies

Contribute to project planning and technical workload estimation

Provide technical support during FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities

Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities in automation systems, tools, and workflow

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Chemical, or related field), or the equivalent in experience

7+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, and process automation

Strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and industrial networking architecture

Deep understanding of process control strategies, instrumentation, and field devices

Experience applying engineering standards and technical best practices

Proven ability to interface and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or process environments

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

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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