Sr. Controls Engineer, Factory Engineering

Tesla

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Vacancies: 1

Posted: 11-04-2025

Experience: 2 to 5

Skills: control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation, Python, Java, C, VB, MSSQL, MySQL, Access

Description:

What to Expect Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. Tesla is looking for a qualified Controls Engineer to join our factory infrastructure engineering team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design of complex manufacturing facilities. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to consistently perform at a high level. What You’ll Do Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, and Compressed Air Create, review and update Controls engineering documentation and drawings Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet Tesla quality and documentation standards Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work Review 2D and 3D drawings, provide feedback to design and drafting team to update per technical changes Provide expertise and support for system outages and failover incidents Execute projects with a quick turnaround timeline while abiding by Tesla standards What You’ll Bring Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent industry experience 2-5 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer, Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems Experience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation Ability to review mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors Familiarity with Controls based software like SPI (InTools) to initiate Instrument lists, wiring terminations, calibrated ranges etc Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Serial Communication Advanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system. Should be proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradly, or Beckhoff. Familiar with HMI – Ignition and Wincc is a plus Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation, experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production is desired Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus

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