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Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Solar Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
What to Expect
The Solar Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for ahighly-motivatedManufacturing ControlsDevelopmentEngineer to contribute to the development and ramp ofsolar manufacturing equipmentatmassivescale. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world-class manufacturing facilities.Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a criticalportionof an incredibly excitingproject. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment, the Manufacturing ControlsDevelopmentEngineer works with cross-functional teams to test,validate, and roll-out equipment to production.The ideal candidate takes pride intheirhands-on work, analytical ability, organizationalskillsand attention to detail.

What You'll Do
  • Manageautomation projects including equipment specification, project management, factory & site acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debugging

  • Collaborate with the Solar Engineering R&D team to propose solutions for Tesla's next-generationsolar equipmentdesigns

  • Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC ladder logic, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements

  • Program controls andautomatedvision systems for integrated quality control and process step verification

  • Optimizemanufacturing lines to meet uptime,availabilityand reliability metrics - OEE, cycle time, quality, yield

  • Actively use tool data sources (e.g.MES reports) to quantitatively evaluate and track tool performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics

  • Work independently and with vendors to understand rootcausesof failures, propose design orcomponentchanges, and implement andvalidateequipment modifications

  • Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians toensure andseamless handover of new equipment

  • Generate andmaintaindocumentation including machine and process specifications, drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart

  • Own individualworkstations, tools, or production lines


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degreein ElectricalEngineering, ComputerScience, Mechatronics, MechanicalEngineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalentexperience

  • 2-5 years ofwork experience inahigh-volume manufacturing environmentinvolvingautomation equipment, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs,andmotion controls

  • PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens, Beckhoff, orInnovance

  • Robot programmingexperience, preferably with Fanuc or Kuka

  • High levelofproficiencywith machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, Omron, OpenCV

  • In-depth knowledge of equipment safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA compliance) and electrical standards (NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A)

  • Familiarity withscript-based programming (Python, Go, SQL)

  • Proficiencycreating detailed electrical schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred), and tooling design withSolidworksor 3D CAD software is a plus

  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


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
    Expected Compensation
    $130,400 - $195,600/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


    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.

     

    Salary : $130,400 - $195,600

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