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Facilities Controls Engineer

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Facilities Controls Engineer at Gigafactory Texas will support site manufacturing by designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various building systems. This role requires collaboration with facilities staff and contractors to ensure operational requirements are met while also focusing on energy efficiency projects. The engineer will troubleshoot control system issues and maintain documentation. This position is crucial in accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • 8-10 years of direct operational facilities experience in high-tech infrastructure
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced proficiency in programming industrial processes including PLCs and Human Machine Interface
  • Proficiency in programming and tuning variable frequency drives
  • Exposure to a wide variety of industrial sensors and equipment

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement control systems for facilities, including HVAC, Hydronics, and Chemical systems
  • Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics and technical specifications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including hardware and software problems
  • Collaborate with facilities staff, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure control systems meet operational requirements
  • Develop and implement energy efficiency projects to reduce energy consumption and costs
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in control systems engineering

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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