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Controls Engineering Technician, Body in White, Semi

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2026
What to Expect As a Tesla Controls Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment.You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair Controls and Electrical systems within our Semi BIW. You will work with the highest caliber controls, electrical and process engineers to improve equipment reliability of controls and electrical systems and to minimize or eliminate downtime.Tesla's Controls Engineering Technicians are the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. What You'll Do Overall responsibility for all electrical and controls related activities in the shop, assisting production and maintenance teams in all electrical and controls related topics and issues Strong electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text Develop and maintain proper documentation of electrical and controls equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications Responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, and controls equipment used to improve the existing systems Optimize and improve human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems Create and improve equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant experience, 3 or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment, or equivalent experience Skilled in PLC programming (SIEMENS Step7, TIA porta, Allen Bradley Controllogix) Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Wincc Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical systems Verbal and written communication skills (able to understand and record maintenance procedures, shift pass downs) 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: 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