<p>What to Expect</p> <p>The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls team delivers new welding, assembly, stamping and plastic molding lines at Tesla factories. This position is based at our Reno factory location. As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines. Join our team to build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time </li><li>Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack </li><li>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 </li><li>Contribute to Tesla's hardware and software standards for future equipment development </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience </li><li>Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text </li><li>Experience in programming and integrating with industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA) </li><li>Electrical schematic design using ePLAN </li><li>Experience in a manufacturing setting </li><li>Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices </li><li>Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) </li></ul> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:</p> <ul> <li>Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction </li><li>Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits </li><li>Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution </li><li>Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA </li><li>Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) </li><li>401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits </li><li>Company paid Basic Life, AD&D </li><li>Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays </li><li>Back-up childcare and parenting support resources </li><li>Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance </li><li>Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs </li><li>Tesla Babies program </li><li>Commuter benefits </li><li>Employee discounts and perks program </li></ul> <p>Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.</p> <p>Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.</p> <p>For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@tesla.com for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations.</p> <p>Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .</p> <p>Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer</p> <p>Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program</p>