Automation Controls Technician, Cell Manufacturing

Description

Tesla is seeking motivated Automation Controls Technicians to join the 4680 Battery Cell Team in Fremont, CA. This role supports the installation, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing support of highly automated manufacturing equipment. Working alongside experienced engineering teams, technicians help improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and act as first responders when machines break down, keeping production running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates who want hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Shift:

06:00 AM – 06:00 PM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday

06:00 PM – 06:00 AM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, start-up, and ramp-up of new automated manufacturing equipment
• Act as a first responder to machine breakdowns and help restore equipment quickly to minimize production downtime
• Troubleshoot and maintain controls components, including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robots
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to meet equipment yield and availability targets
• Use internal and third-party software to analyze equipment logs and diagnose issues
• Follow and help maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and equipment controls, working with manufacturing engineers
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and required PPE

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Skilled in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets
• Familiarity working with PLCs, robots, SCADA, and HMI systems
• Basic user-level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, and ERP systems
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Basic drafting skills for electrical prints in AutoCAD or EPLAN
• Skills in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or VB are preferred

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

Expected Compensation

$32.00 - $60.70/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.