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Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Assembly

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026
What to Expect
The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Teamis seeking a highly motivatedManufacturingControls Dev Engineerwhowillfocus onautomation controls systems within a production systemand leverage the experience in industrial process' to effectively and efficiently help design, validate, and commissiontheproductionsystems that will buildTesla'snext generation ofproducts.You will see how everything comes together in General Assembly.


As aManufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, youwill own and bedirectly responsible forthecontrolssystemof these manufacturing lines, sohavingknowledge of advancedtechnologyand capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has everbuilt.Everything on thesystemwill be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon.Join our team toarchitect thefuture of manufacturingsoftware andbuild the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainableabundance.


What You'll Do
  • Responsiblefor designing/architecting thecontrolssystems
  • Development of foundational PLCprogramsin Siemens includingcustom code to interface with new technologies
  • Own the execution and validation of the manufacturing systemsfrom conceptto design,to serial production hand-over
  • Provide the necessary expertise to effectively support all cross-functional teams including, but not limited to,Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, Production/Production Engineering
  • Project managementacross the full project life cycle
  • Develop procedures, train,and maintain proper documentation

What You'll Bring
  • 3 years' experienceinPLCprogramming and applications
  • ProficiencyinSiemens platform
  • Proventrack recordcommissioning and programmingmanufacturing systems on the line, station, or component level
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting
  • Experience onprocessessuch asMaterial Handling, Adhesive, Vision,Joining
  • Bachelor of Science DegreeinMechatronicsEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineeringor equivalent experience
  • Roboticprogramming knowledge(Fanuc, Kuka)
  • Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD)
  • Knowledge in Process Simulate

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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