Automation Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Assembly

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Automation Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Assembly

| Job Category | Manufacturing | | Location | AUSTIN, Texas | | Req. ID | 271945 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

As an Automation Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assembly shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, primarily FANUC and KUKA (teach pendant operation, frame and tool setup, payload tuning, path optimization, and recovery from faults)
• Modify and debug Siemens PLC programs (TIA Portal / Step 7), including ladder logic edits, HMI updates
• Calibrate, replace, and integrate sensors (proximity, vision, encoders) and actuators (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic)
• Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic installation on automated cells and production lines
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, runoff, and ramp-up of automated systems
• Collaborate with Controls, Process, and Manufacturing Engineers to deploy software and hardware upgrades
• Follow and reinforce all safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash, and robot safety procedures

What You’ll Bring

• 5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education
• Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD’s
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

Compensation and 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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.

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