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Electrical Controls Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park
Mar 30, 2026
What to Expect The Electrical Controls Technician will be responsible for installing machine controls on our automation equipment. Tasks include performing electrical field wiring, I/O check out, robot set up, electrical panel wiring, pneumatic plumbing, mechanical assembly, troubleshooting and machine integration of industrial automated equipment. Shift: 06:30AM - 03:00PM; Monday - Friday What You'll Do Complete field wiring of devices to panel I/O or field-mounted I/O, set IP addresses on offline devices using dip switches, rotary switches, or device settings, and perform offline I/O checks with manual input verification on I/O blocks Connect to PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms), configure device setups and communications, and verify wiring against schematics during I/O checkout Power up new panels/stations, verify voltages and fuse sizes, ensure proper grounding of panels and machine frames, and validate functionality of safety devices and circuits Configure, set up, and test devices (servos, VFDs, conveyors, Kistler presses, Atlas Copco, robots, HMIs), teach setup points/positions for robots, presses, stops, and sensors, and troubleshoot process steps during single-step verification Correct PLC code with verification from controls engineers, make improvement suggestions during troubleshooting, and perform single-step verification by manually stepping a station through its process Provide training/coaching on proper techniques, manage onsite installation, repair, maintenance, and testing tasks, and assemble/install equipment at Tesla locations (30-40% travel) Collaborate with project teams, including Controls Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Assemblers, and Project Managers, to ensure seamless integration and resolution of technical challenges What You'll Bring Regular independent mobility, prolonged standing/sitting/bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and use of basic hand tools 2+ years of experience wiring and setting up automation equipment Ability to read/understand mechanical drawings/schematics, and perform high-precision work with close tolerances Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Proficient in MS Office, general computer literacy, and interacting with systems Excellent written/verbal communication, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Ability to travel to other Tesla locations 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