Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain
Description For Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain
Tesla's Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer to join their innovative team at Giga Nevada in Sparks. This role is crucial in developing and implementing manufacturing lines for Tesla's key technological advantages: battery packs, drive units, and power electronics.
As a Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and launching manufacturing equipment for first-time mass production. The position combines traditional PLC logic with modern software stack development, requiring both technical expertise and hands-on experience. You'll work directly with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning through to mass production and ramp-up phases.
The role offers an unique opportunity to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. You'll be responsible for developing next-generation control systems, leading machine suppliers, and establishing hardware and software standards for future equipment development. The position requires a strong background in PLC programming, industrial robotics, and manufacturing experience.
Working at Tesla means joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive healthcare plans, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase options, and various family-support benefits. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with practical manufacturing experience and wants to be part of revolutionizing the automotive and energy industries.
Responsibilities For Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain
- 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 modern software stack
- Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production
- 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
Requirements For Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain
- Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience
Benefits For Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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