Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus Robotics

TeslaAustinindeedfoilsithe 03/10/2026
Riachtanach:Python

What to Expect The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls Team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer who will focus on creating Robotic Programs and leverage the experience in industrial process' to effectively and efficiently help design the robotic systems that will build the next generation of product.

As a Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines, so the knowledge of advanced movements and capabilities will help shape the fastest production line Tesla has ever built.

What You'll Do Responsibility for designing/selecting robotic systems

Responsible for continuous process optimization

Advanced robot safety design including DCS, SafeOperation, SafeMove

Develop custom robot application code to interface with new technologies

Support maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures

Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and major contractor projects

Develop procedures, write standards, and maintain proper documentation related to robotics systems

Creating simulations and offline programs

What You'll Bring Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience

3+ years' experience with industrial robot programming and applications

Good robotic high level and background programming skills on Fanuc, KUKA, ABB or equivalent brands

Proficient in RoboGuide, WorkVisual, iiQWorks, RobotStudio or equivalent

Hands on experience commissioning and programming industrial robots

Knowledge of programming languages such as python, C++, ROS

Experience in robotics applications such as material handling, adhesive, spot-welding, bolting

Design and commissioning knowledge of vision guidance systems such as MechMind, Cognex, Keyence

PLC programming knowledge is a plus

Knowledge and proficiency in Process Simulate is a plus

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.