Controls Technical Lead

Tesla is seeking an experienced Controls Technical Lead to provide
architectural direction and organizational leadership for the automation
systems supporting the Optimus Gears manufacturing program.

In this
role, you will serve as the principal automation authority establishing
robust controls frameworks, ensuring Tesla standards followed
& proactively authoring new engineering standards where gaps
exist. Manage commissioning strategy
across various manufacturing lines. You will bridge the gap
between engineering domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams Product
Design, global equipment vendors, and Operations leadership to drive the
long-term industrialization strategy for future manufacturing expansion.

Travel
expected 25%  - Ability to travel domestically and internationally to
suppliers as required.

- Lead technical equipment
reviews, author detailed automation specifications, and evaluate
global supplier designs following Tesla’s control frameworks

- Define and establish the core
controls architecture, software design patterns, and hardware deployment
standards for advanced manufacturing lines

- Drive the end-to-end
execution strategy for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT),
debugging infrastructure logic, and validation

- Provide direct technical
direction, mentor controls engineering talent, and build a high-performing
automation organization geared toward scalable operational excellence

- Oversee the deployment of
complex robotics, safety networks, machine vision platforms, and MES
interfaces to guarantee data-driven product traceability and cycle-time
performance

- Spearhead the resolution of
critical automation bottlenecks during pilot builds, high-pressure
production ramps & Long-term OEE & Cycle
Time targets

- Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Controls
Engineering & Mechatronics discipline or
equivalent experience

- 10+ years of deep industrial
automation experience leading complex, large-scale factory launches within
high-volume manufacturing environments

- Proven record
of establishing architectural standards for enterprise-grade control
platforms, specifically utilizing Beckhoff , Siemens, or Allen-Bradley
PLCs

- Strong working knowledge of
industrial robotics, machine vision implementation, and high-precision
automated assembly integration

- Expert-level understanding of
industrial fieldbus topologies (EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP),
advanced motion control, and integrated safety networking

- Demonstrated track record of
technical leadership, supplier management, and fostering engineering
talent through direct mentorship

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