Automation Controls Technician, Cell Tabless

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 22, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking highly motivated Automation Controls Technicians to join the 4680 Battery Cell Team. This role focuses on the installation, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing support of highly automated manufacturing tools and equipment. Working alongside top-tier engineering teams, the technician will enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and act as a first responder to manage machine breakdown recoveries, ensuring seamless production operations. What You'll Do Maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and automated equipment controls in collaboration with manufacturing engineering peers Assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to meet equipment yield and availability targets for the cell team Troubleshoot and maintain controls components including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robots Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectively Operate equipment using internal or third-party software to analyze logs and troubleshoot issues What You'll Bring Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Skilled in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinets Proficient in Siemens PLC language, Fanuc robots, SCADA, and HMI systems such as Ignition, WinCC, or Simatic 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 for learning Beckhoff PLC Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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