What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Systems Engineer, Semi position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
As a Production Control Systems Engineer at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our manufacturing operations by managing the Material Flow System (MFS) and driving system innovations. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex issues, automate material flows, and deliver data-driven insights that enhance efficiency and support Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. This role demands a strong grasp of supply chain dynamics, software systems, and agile problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Do
- Configure and maintain Tesla's MFS to map physical production part flows, from receiving and warehousing through shipping and lineside deliveries, ensuring seamless integration with operations
- Implement and enhance TMS/MFS JIT/JIS modules to streamline supplier operations and improve overall supply chain performance
- Perform root cause analysis on software and system disruptions affecting daily operations, recommending and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Design, develop, test, and release new system features to automate production parts material flow and inventory tracking, including QA processes
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Production Control organization and software development teams, facilitating communication on all systems-related initiatives
- Act as the subject matter expert on systems flows, developing training programs and best practices to empower teams across the organization
- Build and maintain impactful dashboards using data visualization tools to support operational decision-making and ensure smooth material flow for production and management
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Data Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of professional experience in manufacturing, with a focus on process, systems, or data engineering
- Hands-on experience with ERP and WMS systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent) in a production environment
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing system data
- Experience with at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Ziplab)
- Experience in root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) and dashboard development for real-time operations monitoring
- 1-2 years of cross-functional project leadership, demonstrating the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
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.