Automation Controls Technician, Production Control (Night Shift)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
32.00 - 48.27 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect As a Tesla Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment.You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber controls and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime.Tesla's Controls Technicians are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Controls Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed. What You'll Do Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment Perform repairs on production-down equipment Operate and repair every cell on a Line Perform Corrective Maintenance/actions (repairs/programming) on PLCs and networks Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Log all work as performed Perform other tasks as instructed by management What You'll Bring Five (5) or more years of experience working in a Controls Technician/Engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerances Solid electrical knowledge (has a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards) Advanced skills with volt meter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics Proficient with basic hydraulic system operations 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.