The Cell Facilities team is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to support the energy transition by optimizing a battery manufacturing facility. This role involves collaborating with design and commissioning teams, focusing on control system architecture, PLC programming, and long-term operations.

• 8+ years as a control systems engineer working with Siemens PLC and Ignition SCADA systems
• Experience supporting a 24/7 production/manufacturing facility is preferred
• Additional experience working with additional PLC platforms: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Omron
• Experience working with modern communication protocols: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP
• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up
• Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility
• Experience participating in process hazard reviews and HazOps
• Experience with safety rated systems

• Lead the control system architecture design including the integration of HMI, SCADA, PLC, VFDs, safety PLCs, and 3rd party packaged equipment
• Lead the development of greenfield PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
• Design, develop and optimize human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
• Lead the implementation and validation of code for safety rated controls (SIL/PL)
• Work closely with the process design teams to develop process control narratives and process and instrumentation diagrams
• Develop plant-wide supervisory systems to minimize unplanned downtime and centralize plant performance monitoring
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization
• Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.