Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Tesla Automation
teslaAustin (TX)
Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Tesla Automation
Posted 8 days ago
teslaAustin (TX)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Controls Engineer Tesla Automation is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer for the Tesla factories in Nevada, California and Texas, to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the development and implementation of the equipment. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities:
- Development of software for single processes and machines for Tesla Automation assembly lines
- Create and realize concepts for automatic mode, calibration routines, collision avoidance, product tracing, recovery and rework
- Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
- Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities
- Intensive collaboration in cross-functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production
- Participate in software development, commissioning and FAT runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience 2+ years as a hands-on Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems
- Experience with PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
- Proficiency with HMI systems (Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, Studio 5000)
- Knowledge of Fieldbus Networks (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP)
- Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
- Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment
- Skilled in commissioning and troubleshooting servo/variable frequency drives
- Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards
- Willingness to travel to Tesla facilities in the U.S. and Germany
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