Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus

The Powertrain Manufacturing Controls Engineering team delivers new manufacturing lines to produce vehicle and energy products at Tesla factories. This position is based at our Giga Texas location in Austin, TX. 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, such as Optimus, and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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 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

Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text, SCADA (Ignition) application software engineering, and software engineering principles Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA) Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD Experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience