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# Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Vehicle

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computer Vision, Code Generation, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Tools, OPC Unified Architecture, Build Management, Tia Portal, Eplan, Kuka
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18806721/Manufacturing-Controls-Development-Engineer-Vehicle-Texas-Austin

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in PLC programming and applications
 * Expert proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, SCL/LAD, Safety, PROFINET, WinCC)
 * Proven record of commissioning and programming manufacturing systems at the line, station, or component level
 * Ability to write production-quality FBs from scratch using only provided documentation
 * Ability to adapt and learn at an accelerated rate, and to perform under pressure while managing many requests at once
 * Experience with processes such as material handling, battery and module assembly, vision, joining, and end-of-line testing
 * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
 * Robot programming knowledge (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB) is a plus
 * Electrical schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)
 * Some travel for vendor visits and commissioning. Based in Austin, TX, with regular support for Houston-area sites

## Description

As aManufacturing Controls Development Engineer, youwill own and bedirectly responsible forthecontrolssystemof these manufacturing lines, sohavingknowledge of advancedtechnologyand capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has everbuilt.Everything on thesystemwill be questioned and challenged to be improved and innovated upon.Join our team toarchitect thefuture of manufacturingsoftware andbuild the machines producing world-leading products and accelerate the world's transition to sustainableabundance.
What You'll Do

 * Take charge of any assigned project, regardless of scope or starting state. Own technical direction, schedule, vendors, and cross-functional coordination from kickoff through handover
 * Take part in early equipment concept development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead time
 * Architect, develop, and debug PLC programs in Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500 / ET 200SP) that are organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. Use library types, UDTs, and modular FB/FC design in SCL, LAD, and GRAPH
 * Design and build new function blocks (FBs) from provided documentation, such as device manuals, interface/communication specs (PROFINET GSDML, telegram maps), process descriptions, and Tesla standards. Deliver clean interfaces, diagnostics, and HMI integration ready for library release
 * Use SI-assisted engineering tools (code generation, code review, documentation, and troubleshooting) to speed up development while keeping full engineering ownership of the result
 * Integrate PLC code with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, servo/motion axes, MES, machine vision, test and EOL systems (high-voltage, insulation, and leak test), torque tools, and third-party equipment over PROFINET, PROFIsafe, and OPC UA
 * Lead root-cause analysis of downtime and controls failures and implement permanent fixes and also introduce automated processes into production, then train and equip sustaining teams to support the equipment after deployment