Sr. Automation & Instrumentation Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Description

The Sr. Automation Engineer provides technical expertise in instrumentation, controls, and process automation across complex engineering projects and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions that are safe, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Candidates should expect an individual contributor role focused on technical execution, engineering excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and project leadership, with accountability for technical quality and system performance. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instrumentation, controls, and process automation solutions  

• Apply automation, controls, and instrumentation design standards and best practices  

• Contribute to automation scope definition and technical decision-making across projects  

• Develop and review control philosophies, P&IDs, I/O lists, network architectures, and logic designs  

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT/OT stakeholders on automation activities  

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements  

• Support peer engineers and share technical knowledge on automation systems and methodologies  

• Contribute to project planning and technical workload estimation  

• Provide technical support during FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities  

• Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities in automation systems, tools, and workflow  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Chemical, or related field), or the equivalent in experience 

• 7+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, and process automation  

• Strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and industrial networking architecture  

• Deep understanding of process control strategies, instrumentation, and field devices  

• Experience applying engineering standards and technical best practices  

• Proven ability to interface and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams  

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or process environments  

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams 

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