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Staff Controls Engineer

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Tesla

Fremont, CA (In Person)

$175,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/25/2026

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Staff Controls Engineer Tesla - 3.3 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $104,000 - $246,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Chemical process safety Commissioning phase involvement PLC networking Hazard analysis Process safety management (PSM) Field commissioning Full Job Description What to Expect The Cell Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated Staff Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing our newest battery manufacturing facility. As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team, supporting projects from concept through design, programming, HMI development, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations. What You'll Do Lead the control system architecture design including the integration of HMI, SCADA, PLC, VFDs, safety PLCs, and 3rd party packaged equipment Lead the development of greenfield PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as packaged equipment, life-critical safety systems, VFDs, starters, valves, PID Controllers, HVAC, and 3rd party equipment Design, develop and optimize human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces Lead the implementation and validation of code for safety rated controls (SIL/PL) Work closely with the process design teams to develop process control narratives and process and instrumentation diagrams to ensure that process systems will operate safely and reliably Develop plant-wide supervisory systems to minimize unplanned downtime and centralize plant performance monitoring Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning What You'll Bring 8+ years as a control systems engineer working with Siemens PLC and Ignition SCADA systems Experience supporting a 24/7 production/manufacturing facility is preferred Additional experience working with additional PLC platforms: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Omron Experience working with modern communication protocols: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility Experience participating in process hazard reviews and HazOps Experience with safety rated systems 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 $104,000 - $246,000/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.