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Controls Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 21, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking to hire a Controls Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and control panels Support commissioning and startup of automated equipment by verifying wiring, programming, and calibration of control devices Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation, and communication issues in production equipment to minimize downtime Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems, sensors, servo drives, and VFDs Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams Participate in controls and electrical design, as well as PLC and HMI code development and improvement Document all control changes, wiring updates, and troubleshooting activities according to internal standards Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and quality procedures (NFPA 70E, UL 508A, OSHA) Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Production) to resolve automation-related issues and support process improvements What You'll Bring Over 1-3 years engineering experience in automation controls and instrumentation field Experience in one or more of the following PLC systems: Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or Allen Bradley Experience in motion and process controls Field experiences troubleshooting end-to-end controls, including power distribution, electrical components and instruments, PLCs, and HMIs Experience in industrial communication protocols - Ethernet, RS232/485, EtherCAT, and/or Profinet Basic knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA76, UL508A, and ISA Basic understanding in electrical design using AutoCAD or Eplan Experience on Ignition is a plus 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Expected Compensation $24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.