Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Megapack
Electrical Engineering
Automation
Beckhoff Plcs
Controls Engineering
Design Engineering
Electrical Design
Engineering
Hardware Engineer
Hardware Engineering
Industrial Control Systems
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Development
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Software
Manufacturing Systems
Siemens Automation
Siemens Plcs
Job Description
Build and commission manufacturing controls for Megafactory production in Brookshire, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time
- Develop next-generation controls systems that combine traditional PLC logic with capabilities of a modern software stack
- Work hands-on with full-scale production equipment, covering initial commissioning, mass production, and ramp
- Help define and align with Tesla hardware and software standards for future equipment development
- Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery
- Drive high-level machine and line design decisions, including supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing
- Coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a production line at any Tesla facility
- New hires may need to travel, train at, or support other Tesla facilities until equipment move-in
Requirements
- Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text
- Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
- Ability to create electrical schematics using ePLAN or AutoCAD
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on capability troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
- Comfort with common hand tools and diagnostic tools such as multimeters
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, similar degree, or equivalent experience
Technologies
- PLC, industrial controllers
- Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff
- Ladder logic, structured text
- Industrial robots: Fanuc, KUKA
- ePLAN, AutoCAD
- Multimeters
Location
- Brookshire, TX (onsite)
Benefits
- Medical plans with multiple options and $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with options and $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid Health Savings Account (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
- Other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Teslа Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Along with competitive pay, full-time employees are eligible for benefits at day 1 of hire