Tesla is seeking highly motivated Automation Controls Technicians to join the 4680 Battery Cell Team. This role focuses on the installation, start‑up, ramp‑up, and ongoing support of highly automated manufacturing tools and equipment. Working alongside top‑tier engineering teams, the technician will enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and act as a first responder to manage machine breakdown recoveries, ensuring seamless production operations.What You'll DoMaintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and automated equipment controls in collaboration with manufacturing engineering peersAssist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to meet equipment yield and availability targets for the cell teamTroubleshoot and maintain controls components including PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, process hardware, and robotsThrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectivelyOperate equipment using internal or third‑party software to analyze logs and troubleshoot issuesWhat You'll BringMinimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environmentSkilled in troubleshooting electromechanical systems and building and wiring industrial electrical cabinetsProficient in Siemens PLC language, Fanuc robots, SCADA, and HMI systems such as Ignition, WinCC, or SimaticBasic user‑level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, and ERP systemsStrong command of the English language, both written and verbalBasic drafting skills for electrical prints in AutoCAD or EPLANSkills in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or VB are preferred for learning Beckhoff PLCEssential Physical DemandsAbility to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach to install partsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution optionsCompany paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee assistance programSick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidaysBack‑up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits – critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight loss and tobacco cessation programsTesla babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program#J-18808-Ljbffr