Controls Technician
- Pay
- $24 – $65 per hour
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, and sensors
- Review of electrical schematics
- Experience with one or more PLC systems (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)
- Motion and process controls experience
- Field troubleshooting of end-to-end controls including power distribution, electrical components, PLCs, and HMIs
- Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or PROFINET)
- Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA standards
- 3-7 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation
About the role
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- Controls Technician
- Job Category
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Req. ID
- 287817
- Job Type
- Full-time
- What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Controls Technician to join the CDL team supporting operations in Palo Alto and Fremont, CA. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting control systems to support manufacturing and contribute to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through collaboration with process, equipment, and maintenance teams.
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot control-related issues including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, and associated sensors
- Review electrical schematics and execute controls and electrical tasks according to engineering designs
Collaborate with stakeholders to define task requirements and scheduling
- Follow procedures and provide timely updates during control projects and troubleshooting
- Order and track control-related parts while maintaining accurate records
- Conduct field tests such as FAT and SAT according to established protocols
- Maintain control software and present troubleshooting findings with recommendations
What You’ll Bring
- 3-7 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation
- Experience with one or more PLC systems including Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or Allen Bradley
- Experience in motion and process controls
- Field experience troubleshooting end-to-end controls including power distribution, electrical components, PLCs, and HMIs
- Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or PROFINET
- Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA standards
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
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
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 $24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
- Pay 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.
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From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Controls Technician role at Tesla?
The Controls Technician posting at Tesla states compensation of $24 – $65 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Tesla's official career site.
Where is the Controls Technician job at Tesla located?
This Controls Technician position at Tesla is located in Palo Alto, CA (On-site). Always check Tesla's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Controls Technician at Tesla?
For the Controls Technician role, Tesla highlights 3+ years of relevant experience; experience with Troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, and sensors, Review of electrical schematics, Experience with one or more PLC systems (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley), Motion and process controls experience, Field troubleshooting of end-to-end controls including power distribution, electrical components, PLCs, and HMIs, Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or PROFINET). Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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