Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Megapack

About the role

Tesla is seeking a motivated controls engineer to develop manufacturing lines for the new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of new manufacturing lines for Megapack battery modules and general assembly. Join our team to build the machines producing world‑leading products and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

• 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 the benefits of a modern software stack.
• Perform hands‑on work with full‑scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp.
• Contribute to Tesla’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development.
• Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery, including high‑level machine and line design decisions, supplier design reviews, and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Tesla facility.
• Travel, train at, or support other Tesla facilities until equipment move‑in as required.

Requirements

• Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., 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.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, a similar degree, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
• 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits: 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.