Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Megapack

Tesla•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a motivated controls engineer to develop manufacturing lines for our new Megafactory in Austin, Texas. As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of new manufacturing lines for Megapack battery modules and general assembly. 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 Extensive travel to Brookshire, TX and other Tesla facilities

Requirements

Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text
Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD
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)
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, similar degree, or equivalent experience

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, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility
Extensive travel to Brookshire, TX and other Tesla facilities

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