Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Assembly

Tesla Motors, Inc.
91,600 - 195,600 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
May 07, 2026
What to Expect The The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer who will focus on automation controls systems within a production system and leverage the experience in industrial process' to effectively and efficiently help design , validate, and commission the production systems that will build Tesla's next generation of products . You will s ee how everything comes together in General Assembly. As aManufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, youwill own and bedirectly responsible forthecontrolssystemof these manufacturing lines, sohavingknowledge of advancedtechnologyand capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has everbuilt.Everything on thesystemwill be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon.Join our team toarchitect thefuture of manufacturingsoftware andbuild the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainableabundance. What You'll Do Responsiblefor designing/architecting thecontrolssystems Development of foundational PLCprogramsin Siemens includingcustom code to interface with new technologies Own the execution and validation of the manufacturing systemsfrom conceptto design,to serial production hand-over Provide the necessary expertise to effectively support all cross-functional teams including, but not limited to,Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, Production/Production Engineering Project managementacross the full project life cycle Develop procedures, train,and maintain proper documentation What You'll Bring 3+years' experienceinPLCprogramming and applications ProficiencyinSiemens platform Proventrack recordcommissioning and programmingmanufacturing systems on the line, station, or component level Hands-on experience troubleshooting Experience onprocessessuch asMaterial Handling, Adhesive, Vision,Joining Bachelor of Science DegreeinMechatronicsEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineeringor equivalent experience Roboticprogramming knowledge(Fanuc, Kuka) Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD) Knowledge in Process Simulate Compensation and Benefits 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 Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + 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.