- Robot type
- Humanoid · Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Controls & Automation Engineer, Optimus Factory, Gears
Job description
Tesla is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will design and commission cutting-edge automated lines from early prototype cells through to mass production SOP of Optimus Gears program.
APPLICATION NOTE: You do NOT need deep expertise in both fields to apply. The successful candidate will own and lead the deployment for ANY ONE of the following technical tracks:
Track 1: Controls Engineering (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, safety networks, robotics integration, and industrial network architecture)
Track 2: Vision Engineering (Automated 2D/3D vision system integration, smart cameras, lighting configurations, optical inspection, and deep-learning/AI defect detection algorithms)
Travel expected 25% – Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers as required.
Job responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, program, and debug robust PLC and HMI software applications for complex manufacturing equipment and motion control platforms
- Integrate/optimize multi-axis robotics, high-performance servo systems, & safety control architectures
- Support MES integration for full product traceability
- Support machine vision implementation and validation
- Commissioning & Validation: Execution of Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) to debug logic, validate safety circuits, and secure structural line buy-off
- Drive continuous automation improvements to optimize cycle times & equipment OEE
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering & Mechatronics discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience supporting automated manufacturing launches
- Proven mastery programming industrial control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Deep understanding of industrial fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP) and safety networking
- Hands-on experience deploying, configuration & tuning Cognex or Keyence vision systems
- Exceptional troubleshooting and commissioning skills with a solid foundation in industrial robotics and advanced motion control
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