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# Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Robotics

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Kuka
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85353001/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree inRoboticsEngineering or equivalent experience
 * 2+ years of professionalrobotics experience in automotive industry
 * 2+ years of advanced robotics programming knowledge onKUKA, Fanuc, or equivalent robotics in a professional environment
 * Software developing skills in Python,C++or equivalent
 * BasicPLC programing skillswith,Siemens,Rockwellor equivalent
 * Robotic safety programing including Kuka Safe, DCS
 * Proven project management experience
 * Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints
 * Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
 * Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to work flexible hours and schedules

## Description

Tesla is seeking aManufacturingControls DevEngineer(Robotics)ontheVehicle Manufacturing Controls Engineering(VMCE) team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the robotic equipment at the Tesla factories. As aControls DevEngineer, you are responsible for any robotics equipment solutions for all automotive projects. This includes having extensive theoretical and hands-on experience of2years in all facets of robotic applications used in Manufacturing, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications.

The key objective of theVehicle Manufacturing ControlsEngineeringteam is developing new and innovative solutions in the factory and help Tesla achieve its ambitious manufacturing goals.
What You'll Do

 * Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment
 * Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
 * Overall responsibility for all robotics-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all robotics related topics and issues
 * Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
 * Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
 * Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
 * Design, implement and maintainrobot vision guidance systems that will enable fully automated production lines
 * Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces for thevehicleorganization
 * Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections; Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text