What To Expect
The R&D and Facilities Infrastructure team is seeking a driven and highly motivated Controls Engineer to join a team responsible for delivering and sustaining control systems across Tesla's manufacturing and energy facilities. This role requires proven competency across the full controls engineering lifecycle, from SCADA integration and control system design through PLC programming, HMI development, factory acceptance testing, site commissioning, and long-term sustaining operations. You will work closely with process design teams, construction and commissioning teams, facilities engineers, and equipment vendors to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable control system solutions.
What You'll Do
Lead the control system architecture design including the integration of HMI, SCADA, PLC, VFDs, safety PLCs, and 3rd party packaged equipment
Design, develop, and maintain Ignition SCADA projects including screen/HMI development, dashboards, and alarm management interfaces using Perspective and Vision modules
Work closely with the process design teams, controls engineers, facilities teams, and vendors to develop process control narratives, define integration requirements, and ensure systems operate safely and reliably
Implement and manage continuous process optimization, minimizing unplanned downtime, and centralizing plant performance monitoring
Integrate 3rd party packaged equipment and power monitoring systems into Ignition via OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, BACnet, EtherNet/IP, and other industrial protocols
Develop and maintain MySQL database connections, stored procedures, and queries within Ignition for data logging, reporting, and historian functions
Create API calls within Ignition scripting (Python/Jython) to interface with third-party platforms and enterprise systems
Design and manage Ignition tag databases including UDTs, expression tags, and derived tags.Write Python/Jython scripts for gateway events, client events, and scheduled tasks
Available to travel for FAT, site acceptance testing, equipment installation, and commissioning
Maintain thorough documentation of system architecture, integration points, tag naming conventions, and screen standards. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve SCADA system issues in a timely manner to minimize production impact and provide on-call support as needed
What You'll Bring
5+ years hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (versions 7.9 and newer), including Perspective, Vision, and Gateway configuration
Demonstrated experience supporting a 24/7 production or manufacturing facility
Experience working with modern communication protocols: OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, BACnet, Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP
Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
Demonstrated experience in the execution of integration projects from concept development through commissioning, ramp-up, and long-term operations
Inductive Automation Core or Gold certification preferred
Proficiency in MySQL including writing queries, stored procedures, and managing database connections within Ignition
Strong Python/Jython scripting skills within the Ignition environment, including API development and web service integration
Understanding of industrial networking, VLANs, and firewall considerations for SCADA environments
Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent) with demonstrated competency across the full controls stack
Benefits
Compensation and 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
Expected Compensation
$84,000 - $210,000/annual salary + 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.
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