Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Automation Control - Palo Alto [271480]

$92,000 - $342,000 yearly

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Controls & Automation Engineer. In this foundational role, you will establish the controls engineering workflow, standards, and best practices for the entire team while actively supporting advanced automation across our supply base. You will identify critical areas where controls expertise is needed, drive PLC and robotics standardization, and personally own programming, debugging, and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on experience writing and modifying PLC code with the ability to shape how controls engineering is performed in a new team environment.

The Role

  • Establish end-to-end controls engineering workflow, standards, and best practices for the Supplier Industrialization team as its first dedicated Controls Engineer
  • Proactively identify gaps and opportunities across projects and suppliers where controls engineering support is needed and define optimal deployment of controls resources
  • Serve as the primary hands-on PLC expert by writing, reviewing, debugging, and owning machine PLC programs to ensure project timelines are met
  • Lead benchmark studies and drive standardization of PLC platforms and robot systems across Tesla’s supply base
  • Review and critique supplier controls software including PLC logic, HMI, SCADA, MES integration, and robot applications and provide clear guidance on architecture, tech stack, languages, and platforms
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation such as flowcharts, system architecture diagrams, and controls standards
  • Own the deployment of vision systems into production environments ensuring smooth debugging, validation, and long-term performance
  • Act as subject matter expert for industrial robots and controls contributing to equipment RFQs, concept development, and technical supplier reviews
  • Lead integration of complete robotic cells, AGVs, AMRs, conveyance systems, and supporting automation
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Supply Chain; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No