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Automation Controls Technician, Seats

Tesla Motors, Inc.
32.00 - 48.27 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Mar 10, 2026
What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Controls Technician, with excellent electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills, to contribute to the sustaining of current and new automation equipment for our Seat Assembly Plant. These automated assembly lines consist of a several pieces of equipment, each PLC controlled. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical system of incredibly exciting vehicles.


What You'll Do
  • Controls Technician will help in development of maintenance technicians to help eliminate future downtime
  • Candidate will help maintenance troubleshoot and maintain all controls components such as PLC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, process hardware and robots
  • The Controls Technician will assist in all areas of automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Will operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment and will need to manage multiple priorities

What You'll Bring
  • Minimum of 2 years of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate / degree
  • Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as well as Fanuc
  • Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition and Factory Talk View
  • Skilled in PLC Languages such as Allen Bradley Controllogix
  • Comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment
  • Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting and basic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, ERP
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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
    Expected Compensation
    $32.00 - $48.27/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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