Controls Technician, Battery Module, Powertrain

Description:
As a Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role to support our production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting maintenance teams, and ensuring equipment reliability. Controls Technicians are the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components to quickly restore production
Strong Electrical background including understanding electrical wiring diagrams and troubleshooting electrical cabinets ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting skills using different PLC/HMI platforms and programming styles
Configure, tune, and maintain VFDs, servo drives, and motion systems as required
Perform basic network troubleshooting (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Profibus) to restore communication between devices
Work closely with Controls Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians to resolve recurring issues and implement improvements
Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, and company procedures when performing work on live systems

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience on process automation and/or electromechanical systems
Ability to perform skilled termination of controls devices
Working knowledge of low voltage electrical systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
Ability to read and comprehend/interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&ID drawings, electrical prints, schematics, PLC code, and HMI screens
Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable controllers and other electronic components
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation & 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