Controls Technician

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Controls Technician to join the CDL team supporting operations in Palo Alto and Fremont, CA. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting control systems to support manufacturing and contribute to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through collaboration with process, equipment, and maintenance teams.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot control-related issues including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, and associated sensors
• Review electrical schematics and execute controls and electrical tasks according to engineering designs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define task requirements and scheduling
• Follow procedures and provide timely updates during control projects and troubleshooting
• Order and track control-related parts while maintaining accurate records
• Conduct field tests such as FAT and SAT according to established protocols
• Maintain control software and present troubleshooting findings with recommendations

What You'll Bring

• 3-7 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation
• Experience with one or more PLC systems including Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or Allen Bradley
• Experience in motion and process controls
• Field experience troubleshooting end-to-end controls including power distribution, electrical components, PLCs, and HMIs
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or PROFINET
• Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA standards

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.