Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Megapack Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Sep 18, 2026

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a motivated controls engineer to develop manufacturing lines for our new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of new manufacturing lines for Megapack battery modules and general assembly. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do

Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time

Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack

Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp

Contribute to Tesla's hardware and software standards for future equipment development

Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery. Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility hires may be required to travel, train at, or support other Tesla facilities until equipment move-in What You'll Bring

Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text

Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)

Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD

Experience in a manufacturing setting

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices

Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, similar degree, or equivalent experience

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