$87,020 - $185,820 yearly
Tesla
San Diego, CA
Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead a small team in innovating and maintaining advanced control systems for manufacturing and facilities equipment, accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. We're looking for passionate experts with proven experience in controls engineering, automation, and team leadership to ensure seamless technical integration, foster cross-team collaboration, and drive strategic operational excellence. Primary location: San Diego, CA with minimal travel.
The Role
Lead the development of control systems for battery cell manufacturing (e.g., electrode coating and cell assembly) and facilities (e.g., HVAC)
Ensure control systems meet precision, repeatability, and safety requirements
Collaborate with various engineering and management teams to align control systems with broader project goals
Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to deliver control solutions on time and within scope
Coach and develop junior...