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Automation Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing Engineering
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$71,492 / year median in Nevada
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Automation Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing Engineering Tesla Motors, Inc. United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Sep 17, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Automation Controls Technician to support engineering development for Cell Manufacturing, including equipment development, installation, and commissioning. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to address challenging automation equipment issues and installations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in industrial automation machinery, especially with PLC or DCS control systems using a fieldbus technology; knowledge of Profinet or EtherCAT is preferred. The candidate should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Tesla's projects are highly dynamic, as the company continuously adjusts priorities to improve productivity and efficiency. What You'll Do
Install line-side equipment, including instrumentation and automation control systems
Construct
NEC/UL508A
code compliant control panels and perform retrofits to existing panels, by following engineering prints and using supplier information
Collaborate and provide feedback with relevant teams to determine appropriate equipment, instrument locations, and compliant cabling methods
Verify automation equipment is safely installed and energized, and that it meets the project specifications and standards
Troubleshoot complex electrical and control issues, using knowledge of control systems and proficiently reading electrical schematics, troubleshoot and commission VFD and servo drive systems
Edit electrical schematics using
EPLAN P8
Electrical CAD
Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks, such as bolting brackets and covers, and using basic hand tools What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience working in an industrial automation or technical organization
Familiarity with 480V power distribution panels, digital/analog I/O, and safety circuit systems
Experience with wiring methods, terminations, and networking within industrial/manufacturing environments
Experience with NEC compliance for industrial machinery, including raceway methods
Command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to document, multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Benefits
- Dental Insurance