Manufacturing Controls Engineer, Battery (Night Shift), Powertrain

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2025
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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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