Commissioning Instrumentation & Controls Technician

About the role

Commissioning Instrumentation & Controls Technician | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 279219 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is a critical technical role responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and optimization of facility control systems and instrumentation.

This position supports operational continuity by maintaining the sensors, controllers, communication networks, and automation systems that monitor and control mission-critical mechanical, electrical, process, and building systems. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with construction commissioning and Facility teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of control systems and instrumentation, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the facility.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment including but not limited to: pressure, temperature, flow, humidity, and level devices
• Diagnose and repair control system issues involving PLCs, DDC systems, VFDs, actuators, sensors, and network communications
• Support Building Automation Systems (BAS), SCADA systems, and industrial control networks
• Verify proper operation of communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial networks
• Support startup, commissioning, and functional testing of new and modified systems including root cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment and process failures and coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and commissioning teams to implement upgrades and changes
• Analyze control sequences and optimize system performance to improve reliability and energy efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation including loop drawings, control schematics, calibration records, and system configurations

What You'll Bring

• Ability to understand design drawings: plans, C&E Matrix, Control Narratives, Wiring Diagrams, SLD’s, PFD’s and P&ID’s Proficient in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems
• Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and other automation technologies including Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, V18; additional experience with Ignition and Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred
• Strong skills in calibration and troubleshooting Instrumentation, PLC, DDC, motor controls, VFD’s, drives, and electronic components and proficient in using hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment
• Strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical system controls, Network communications and fieldbus protocols, automated system sequences and programming fundamentals
• Ability to work at high elevations (up to 60ft) and lift at least 50 lbs. regularly, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and twist and bend the body

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)

Expected Compensation$96,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.