Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Material Flow Mobile Robotics
What to Expect In this role, you will design, program and commission AGV and AMR control systems for Tesla's Material Flow Engineering team at Gigafactory Texas (Austin, TX). You will lead mobile robot applications from concept through deployment, safety buyoff and handover so Tesla factories can scale production. The role covers new and existing programs and requires travel to other Tesla sites globally.
What You'll Do Design AGV and AMR material flow solutions
Design low-voltage electrical, battery, control and safety systems using TIA Portal V20 and EPLAN 2026
Lead development and system build of mobile robot programs including fleet and track programming
Integrate AGVs and AMRs into existing and new factory systems
Implement mobile robots from power-on through safety buyoff to handover
Develop test programs and debug AGV/AMR navigation, controls and networks to improve cycle time and uptime
Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering to resolve issues and optimize routes
What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience with AGV/AMR systems, fleet software and material flow automation
Hands-on experience designing or troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and control systems
Experience with PLC programming, safety controllers, firmware and mobile robot fleet or track programming
Ability to read schematics, diagrams and technical documentation
Understanding of autonomous system requirements, navigation and operating environments
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
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.