Process Controls & Automation Manager

Process Controls & Automation Manager 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 and Automation Leadready 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
Build, lead, and mentor a team of specialized Controls Engineers (including Area Leads and Safety Systems Engineers) to deliver a fully integrated, plant-wide automation system
Own the overall automation project schedule, budget, and resource allocation, ensuring the controls scope stays on track from basic engineering through commissioning and startup
Oversee the high-level architecture and seamless integration of the Distributed Control System (DCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Fire & Gas System (FGS), and third-party PLCs across the facility
Manage external automation vendors, system integrators, and EPC contractors, driving accountability for quality, cost, and strict adherence to project milestones (including FAT and SAT)
Act as the primary automation representative in cross-functional project leadership meetings, aligning controls execution with process design, mechanical completion, and operational readiness timelines
Drive the standardization of control philosophies, HMI design, and alarm management across all process areas to ensure a unified and highly operable plant
Identify project roadblocks, mitigate technical and schedule risks, and present clear business case justifications for automation-related technoeconomic trade-offs to executive leadership What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
10-15+ years of experience in industrial automation, with a minimum of 5 years inprojectmanagement or direct leadership role executing large-scale capital projects
Proventrack recordof successfully managing complex automation scopes from conceptual design through site commissioning
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guideandcoordinate a team of highly skilled engineers working across multiple process areas
Deep technical understanding of large-scale DCS implementations (EmersonDeltaVpreferred), SIS (IEC 61511), and industrial network architectures
Excellent project management skills, includingproficiencywith scheduling tools, bid leveling, and vendor management
Experience in a large-scale chemical operating plant, refinery, or manufacturing site
Comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time to coordinate with engineering offices, vendors, and the construction site 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