Controls Engineer, Maintenance, Powertrain (Night Shift)

Controls Engineer, Maintenance, Powertrain (Night Shift) Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Mar 11, 2026
What to Expect
The Controls Engineer, Night Shift for Battery team will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming automated equipment systems, robot applications, conveyor systems, vision systems, and process/equipment monitoring components. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to identify, fix, and improve equipment and controls related failures. What You'll Do
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures related to control systems
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading and assisting production and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
Implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to work night shift
2+ years of professional controls engineering experience
2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment
Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting servo and AC drive control systems
Fanuc robotics programming skills desired
HMI programming experience - Ignition and Wonderware
Understanding of databases and various program languages (MySQL, Python)
Proven project management experience
Proficient in working with and creating electrical diagrams and prints 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