Automation & Controls Development Engineer, Software, Terafab

Description:
Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI are partnering to launch the most epic chip-building effort ever – combining logic, memory, and advanced packaging under one roof. Terafab will close the gap between today's chip production and the future's demand – a future among the stars.
As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you'll pioneer advanced solutions – designing, integrating, and optimizing controls, software, and hardware – to boost efficiency, safety, and output in our cutting-edge factories. If you're driven to tackle complex problems with smart and innovative solutions, join us in redefining chip manufacturing.

Responsibilities:
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC/Ignition/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition/Grafana
Develop robust control programs and sequences for precision material handling, pick-and-place, and automated transport
Develop common frameworks for factory-level tracking, dashboarding, software libraries, integrations with MES, time-series databases, SPC, and ML
Engineer and integrate interdisciplinary automation solutions - including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software components
Develop technical specifications for automation systems, including software, electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements
Lead vendor interactions from requirements definition to factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), including up to 25% travel to vendor sites
Foster strong collaboration with process, materials, production, facilities, and external vendor engineering teams to align automation solutions with production goals

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Programming experience in high-level languages (e.g. C++, C#, Python), PLC/Safety PLC systems (IEC 61131-3), and industrial robots
Experience with Fieldbus networking (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
Knowledge of SECS/GEM, OPC-UA, or MQTT for data ingestion, equipment communication, and host-to-machine integration
Ability to work with SQL databases for querying, data management, and integration with industrial systems
Hands-on skills in HMI/SCADA development using Ignition (or similar software)

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