Controls & Automation Engineer, Optimus Factory, Gears

What to Expect

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. 

What You’ll Do

• 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 

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program