Automation Controls Engineer, Software, Terafab

Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI are partnering to launch the most epic chip-building effort ever - combining logic, memory, and advanced packaging under one roof. Terafab will close the gap between today's chip production and the future's demand - a future among the stars.

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you'll pioneer advanced solutions - designing, integrating, and optimizing controls, software, and hardware - to boost efficiency, safety, and output in our cutting-edge factories. If you're driven to tackle complex problems with smart and innovative solutions, join us in redefining chip manufacturing.

• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC/Ignition/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition/Grafana
• Develop robust control programs and sequences for precision material handling, pick-and-place, and automated transport
• Develop common frameworks for factory-level tracking, dashboarding, software libraries, integrations with MES, time-series databases, SPC, and ML
• Engineer and integrate interdisciplinary automation solutions - including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software components
• Develop technical specifications for automation systems, including software, electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements
• Lead vendor interactions from requirements definition to factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), including up to 25% travel to vendor sites
• Foster strong collaboration with process, materials, production, facilities, and external vendor engineering teams to align automation solutions with production goals

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Programming experience in high-level languages (e.g. C++, C#, Python), PLC/Safety PLC systems (IEC 61131-3), and industrial robots
• Experience with Fieldbus networking (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, OPC-UA, or MQTT for data ingestion, equipment communication, and host-to-machine integration
• Ability to work with SQL databases for querying, data management, and integration with industrial systems
• Hands-on skills in HMI/SCADA development using Ignition (or similar software)

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