Sr. Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing

Sr. Controls Engineer, Remanufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. 75,600 - 162,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Lathrop May 07, 2026
What to Expect
The Controls Engineer for the Remanufacturing team will be commissioning, 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
Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff, TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley Rockwell platform)
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable, uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems, implement and enforce Tesla equipment safety standard into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, PowerFlex, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Lead controls commissioning efforts for more than seven different manufacturing lines, support andassistmaintenance 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
Maintained and program state machines for complex processes which involve conveyor processing, multi-station parallel processing, data acquisition
Overall responsibility for controls related activities in the production shop, leading andassistingproduction and maintenance in all controls related topics and issues
Develop and maintained Ignition projects and gateway, which included scripting API calls to web applications, managing database connections and named queries, and configuring OPC device connections
Develop andmaintainproper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications, identifyweak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems and custom machine-building
Expertise in SolidWorks, automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and electromechanical components
Familiarity with DFM, OEE, process validation, welding, CNC, and pneumatic systems
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Passionate about optimizing manufacturing equipment and processes, and be hands-on in manufacturing environment 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
$75,600 - $162,000/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.