Staff Process Controls Engineer

Staff Process Controls Engineer Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin May 11, 2026
What to Expect
Imagine a world where infinite clean energy isn't a promise, it's a reality. Enabling abundant, clean energy production requires a complex supply of refined materials that are to become the backbone of Tesla's solar manufacturing ecosystem. Tesla's Refining Technology Team is responsible for the implementation of production processes at never-before-seen scale. If you're a highly motivated and purpose-driven Process Controls Lead Engineerready to solve problems that have never been solved before, this is your moment. Join us in turning the sun's power into the world's most abundant, accessible energy source. What You'll Do
Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of fully automated process controls solutions for assigned process areas to ensure safe and reliable operations
Own the comprehensive automation documentation package for the assigned area, managing the development and continuous update of critical deliverables (Control Narratives, IO lists, interlocks, HMI designs, etc.)
Collaborate closely with process technology engineers to translate P&IDs and process designs into robust and safe control strategies
Ensure the seamless integration of vendor PLCs into the DCS
Facilitate the vertical integration of the plant control system (DCS) with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Plant Information Management System (PIMS) to enable real-time data acquisition, reporting, and enterprise-level production optimization
Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and HAZOP studies, taking ownership of the control system's role in risk mitigation by designing, configuring, and testing the required alarms and basic process control interlocks
Lead the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for area-specific control hardware and software What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
5-10 years of relevant industry experience configuring and commissioning DCS/PLC systems as an individual contributor in a continuous chemical processing environment
Strong fundamental understanding of process dynamics and complex regulatory control strategies (sequencing, cascade, feedforward, ratio control)
Experience with chemical reactor control, multi-stage distillation, or high-temperature/pressure unit operations
Hands-on experience with DCS programming (Emerson DeltaV preferred) and HMI development
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and clearly communicate complex logic to non-controls disciplines
Comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time 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