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Controls Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Assembly

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
What to Expect

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role inoptimizingassembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assemblyshop.You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments,possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy are essential.


What You'll Do

  • Program and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (SIEMENS) and VFD's (Siemens and SEW), utilizing ladder logic and structured text
  • Perform corrective maintenance by searching for error codes inside of the electrical panel for electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
  • Troubleshooting or repairs within the PROFINET Network, motors and servo breaks
  • Utilize SCADA for display reporting for production metrics, assign IP address to any new device and configure to local network/plant network
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on all industrial production equipment such as checking functionality of all input devices and replacing if necessary
  • Operate and repair any conveyance equipment during scheduled and unplanned downtime
  • Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogues/suppliers or obtain them from storerooms, log all info inside of the computer system and share with the receiving shift


What You'll Bring

  • 5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
  • Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD's
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
  • Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
  • Advanced computerproficiencywith the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms


Compensation and Benefits
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

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

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