Job Description

What to Expect

Designing and building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. Tesla is looking for a qualified Controls Engineer to join our factory infrastructure engineering team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design of complex manufacturing facilities. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to consistently perform at a high level.

What You’ll Do

• Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, etc.
• Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices
• Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet Tesla quality and documentation standards
• Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems
• Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability
• Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
• Generate construction drawings including 2D and 3D content to accurately define the installation scope of work

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in an Engineering field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer, Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Ability to review mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Serial Communication
• Knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckhoff

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:

• 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