Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer - Optimus Virtual Commissioning

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 mechatronics, automation, controls engineering, or robotics, or equivalent experience.
Experience with virtual commissioning, digital twins, or system modeling using virtual commissioning software such as Process Simulate, WinMOD, EKS, iPhysics, Emulate3D, NX MCD, or F.EE.
PLC programming and commissioning experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Beckhoff systems.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, OPC UA, ADS, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET.
At least four years of experience in highly automated, high-volume manufacturing industries.
Strong programming ability in Python, C++, or similar languages.
General experience with virtual platforms such as Omniverse or Isaac Sim, 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Catia, and robotic software such as Fanuc RoboGuide, ABB RobotStudio, or KUKA iiQWorks.

Responsibilities

Develop 2D/3D simulation environments and digital twins for automated machinery and industrial equipment to validate PLC, HMI, and supervisory system interactions within a virtual commissioning environment.
Build and validate model-in-loop, software-in-loop, and hardware-in-loop test setups for PLC-controlled systems.
Create and maintain simulation and virtual commissioning component libraries representing automation hardware and controllers.
Conduct virtual equipment buyoffs and pre-startup validation to reduce onsite commissioning time.
Work cross-functionally with controls, automation, mechanical, and software teams to ensure simulation models support design decisions, code validation, and commissioning readiness.
Review simulation and commissioning data with integrators or internal engineers to confirm conformance to requirements and functional standards.
Document simulation approaches, model architecture, modeling assumptions, validation methods, and commissioning workflows for global reuse.
Develop standards to direct internal and external teams on virtual commissioning requirements and workflows for efficient and effective use.
Work with virtual commissioning software suppliers to review and use the latest industry tools and platforms.
Create automated test frameworks to validate logic behavior before deployment and create tools to automate environment development.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	285515
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Virtual Commissioning Engineer develops and deploys high‑fidelity simulation and virtual commissioning environments to validate automated equipment, PLC logic, motion control, and system behavior prior to commissioning. You will integrate complex virtual environments with real‑time control systems, execute model‑in‑loop and hardware‑in‑loop testing, build reusable component libraries, and guide engineering workflows with industry leading virtual commissioning tools. Virtual commissioning encompasses controls engineering, simulation, automation, and industrial robotics, requiring the Virtual Commissioning Engineer to collaborate across teams and possess a robust understanding of the industrial automation development process. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable with PLC logic and with simulation or virtual commissioning development.

Job Responsibilities

Develop 2D/3D and simulation environments and digital twins for automated machinery and industrial equipment to validate PLC, HMI, and supervisory system interactions within a virtual commissioning environment
Build and validate MIL (model‑in‑loop), SIL (software‑in‑loop), and HIL (hardware‑in‑loop) test setups for PLC‑controlled systems
Create and maintain simulation/VC component libraries representing automation hardware and controllers
Conduct virtual equipment buyoffs and pre‑startup validation to reduce onsite commissioning time
Work cross‑functionally with controls, automation, mechanical, and software teams to ensure simulation models support design decisions, code validation, and commissioning readiness
Review simulation/commissioning data with integrators or internal engineers to confirm conformance to requirements and functional standards
Document simulation approaches, model architecture, modeling assumptions, validation methods, and commissioning workflows for global reuse
Develop standards to direct internal and external teams on virtual commissioning requirements and workflows for efficient and effective use
Work with virtual commissioning software suppliers to review and utilize the latest industry tools and platforms
Create automated test frameworks to validate logic behavior before deployment. Also create tools to automate environment development

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, automation, controls engineering, robotics, or equivalent experience
Experience with virtual commissioning, digital twins, or system modeling using virtual commissioning software (Process Simulate, WinMOD, EKS, iPhysics, Emulate3D, NX MCD, F.EE)
PLC programming and commissioning experience - Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, OPC UA, ADS, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET)
4+ years of experience in highly automated high volume manufacturing industries
Strong programming ability in Python, C++, or similar
General experience with virtual platforms Omniverse/Isaac Sim, 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, or similar), and robotic software (Fanuc RoboGuide, ABB RobotStudio, KUKA iiQWorks)

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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