Controls & Automation Engineer, Optimus Factory, Gears

About the role

Controls & Automation Engineer, Optimus Factory, Gears | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 276670 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will design and commission cutting-edge automated lines from early prototype cells through to mass production SOP of Optimus Gears program.

Application Note

You do NOT need deep expertise in both fields to apply. The successful candidate will own and lead the deployment for ANY ONE of the following technical tracks:

• Track 1: Controls Engineering (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, safety networks, robotics integration, and industrial network architecture)
• Track 2: Vision Engineering (Automated 2D/3D vision system integration, smart cameras, lighting configurations, optical inspection, and deep-learning/AI defect detection algorithms) Travel expected 25% - Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers as required.

What You'll Do

• Software Development: Design, program, and debug robust PLC and HMI software applications for complex manufacturing equipment and motion control platforms
• Integrate/optimize multi-axis robotics, high-performance servo systems, & safety control architectures
• Support MES integration for full product traceability
• Support machine vision implementation and validation
• Commissioning & Validation: Execution of Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) to debug logic, validate safety circuits, and secure structural line buy-off
• Drive continuous automation improvements to optimize cycle times & equipment OEE

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering & Mechatronics discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience supporting automated manufacturing launches
• Proven mastery programming industrial control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Deep understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP) and safety networking
• Hands-on experience deploying, configuration & tuning Cognex or Keyence vision systems
• Exceptional troubleshooting and commissioning skills with a solid foundation in industrial robotics and advanced motion control

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)