Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Assembly
About The Position
The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls team delivers new welding, assembly, stamping and plastic molding lines at Tesla factories. This position is based at our Fremont factory location in Fremont, CA. As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp Contribute to Tesla’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery. Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience
- Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text
- Experience in programming and integrating with industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
- Electrical schematic design using ePLAN
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
- Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)
Responsibilities
- Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time
- Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack
- Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp
- Contribute to Tesla’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development
- Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery
- Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions
- Lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing
- Coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
