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Controls Engineer, Model Y

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Nov 13, 2026
What to Expect

TheControls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robotapplications, conveyor systems, equipment and process/equipment monitoringsystems. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix andimprove equipment failures.


What You'll Do

  • Overall responsibility for
    all controls related activities in the shop, leading and assisting
    production in all controls related topics and issues
  • Support and assist
    maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic
    equipment failures
  • Responsible for implementing
    and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of
    advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity
    and reduce overall waste
  • Develop and maintain proper
    documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures,
    making updates as required by modifications
  • Responsible for designing,
    selecting, managing, programming and commissioning of automation equipment
    used to improve the existing systems
  • Identify weak areas of the
    production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking
    and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
  • Implement and maintain
    quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part
    recognition and problem reporting
  • Optimization and improvement
    of HMI and SCADA systems and manufacturing execution systems interfaces
  • Creation and improvements of
    equipment safety standards and the implementation of those standards into
    the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification
    inspections
  • Understand and program using
    several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured
    text



What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
  • Relevant hands-on experience
    and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of
    specific formal educational criteria
  • 1+ years of professional
    controls engineering experience and advanced PLC programming knowledge
    using Siemens in a professional environment
  • Understanding of databases
    and various program languages (Java, Python)
  • HMI programming experience -
    Ignition and Wonderware
  • Robotic programming skills
    desired
  • Proven project management
    experience
  • Proficient in CAD working
    with electrical diagrams and prints
  • Flexibility in working
    weekends and night shift as required

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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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