Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Robotics
- Location
- Austin, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Robotics | Tesla (Manufacturing)
Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 285519 | Job Type: Full-time
What to Expect
The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer who will focus on creating Robotic Programs and leverage the experience in industrial process’ to effectively and efficiently help design the robotic systems that will build the next generation of product.
As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines, so the knowledge of advanced movements and capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has ever built.
What You'll Do
- Responsibility for designing/selecting robotic systems
- Responsible for continuous process optimization
- Advanced robot safety design including DCS, SafeOperation, SafeMove
- Develop custom robot application code to interface with new technologies
- Support maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
- Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and major contractor projects
- Develop procedures, write standards, and maintain proper documentation related to robotics systems
- Creating simulations and offline programs
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years' experience with industrial robot programming and applications
- Good robotic high level and background programming skills on Fanuc, KUKA, ABB or equivalent brands
- Proficient in RoboGuide, WorkVisual, iiQWorks, RobotStudio or equivalent
- Hands on experience commissioning and programming industrial robots
- Knowledge of programming languages such as python, C++, ROS
- Experience in robotics applications such as material handling, adhesive, spot-welding, bolting
- Design and commissioning knowledge of vision guidance systems such as MechMind, Cognex, Keyence
- PLC programming knowledge is a plus
- Knowledge and proficiency in Process Simulate is a plus
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)
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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