Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Assembly

Tesla

Fremont, California Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
TheThe Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer who will focus on automation controls systems within a production system and leverage the experience in industrial process’ to effectively and efficiently help design, validate, and commission the production systems that will build Tesla’s next generation of products. You will see how everything comes together in General Assembly.
As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you will own and be directly responsible for the controls system of these manufacturing lines, so having knowledge of advanced technology and capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has ever built. Everything on the system will be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon. Join our team to architect the future of manufacturing software and build the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable abundance.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for designing/architecting the controls systems

Development of foundational PLC programs in Siemens including custom code to interface with new technologies

Own the execution and validation of the manufacturing systems from concept to design, to serial production hand-over

Provide the necessary expertise to effectively support all cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, Production/Production Engineering

Project management across the full project life cycle

Develop procedures, train, and maintain proper documentation

Requirements:
3+ years’ experience in PLC programming and applications

Proficiency in Siemens platform

Proven track record commissioning and programming manufacturing systems on the line, station, or component level

Hands-on experience troubleshooting

Experience on processes such as Material Handling, Adhesive, Vision, Joining

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Robotic programming knowledge (Fanuc, Kuka)

Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD)

Knowledge in Process Simulate

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Required Skills
manufacturing PLC cross-functional collaboration project management troubleshooting mechanical engineering electrical engineering technical drawings AutoCAD compensation
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