Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Stamping

About the role

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Stamping | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 285510 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Stamping Controls team partners closely with manufacturing engineers to deliver controls, electrical, and automation solutions for new and existing production line equipment at Giga Texas. We serve as the technical bridge between engineering and factory operations — driving continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across manufacturing lines from initial design through structured handover to sustaining teams.

This is a hands-on role with active shop floor presence, focused on end-to-end project execution: from controls architecture and commissioning to ramping equipment to rate. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want to shape the future of humanoid robot manufacturing, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation solutions for stamping metal forming lines, including integration of robotics, sensors, and vision systems
• Architect, develop, and debug structured, maintainable, and reusable PLC code interfacing with conveyors, robots, MES, MFS/FX, and third-party equipment
• Design NFPA 79 / NEC / UL 508A compliant electrical control panels and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
• Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA standards for robots, gantries, and conveyors
• Commission and start up new equipment on the production floor, troubleshoot automation issues, and perform root-cause analysis to minimize downtime
• Manage supplier relationships during specification, design review, and buy-off; establish and execute test plans at vendor sites and Tesla facilities
• Travel domestically to vendor sites and for equipment installation and commissioning, as needed

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering in high-volume manufacturing environments (automotive stamping or metal forming preferred)
• Proficiency in PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 with Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff platforms, including safety and standard interlock communications
• Experience with industrial communication protocols: Profinet, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP
• Experience designing and validating electrical control panels, including component selection, sizing, and electrical drawing comprehension
• Exposure to robot programming (online and offline) with Fanuc or Kuka platforms
• Experience with MES/SCADA integration using Ignition and machine vision systems for positioning or quality applications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience

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)