Staff Controls Engineer, LFP Cell
Tesla · Reno, NV
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Tesla (industrial) in Reno, NV. Design, develop and optimize human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, MES
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Nevada: typical posted base $110k–$192k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 19 controls engineer openings in Nevada, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live controls postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 63%
- Automation 42%
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Tesla in Reno
2 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in controls roles at Tesla.
- Associate Industrial Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing · Industrial
- Manufacturing Engineer, Semi · Manufacturing
Full description from TeslaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Lead the control system architecture design including the integration of HMI, SCADA, PLC, VFDs, safety PLCs, and 3rd party packaged equipment
- ◆Lead the development of greenfield PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as packaged equipment, life-critical safety systems, VFDs, starters, valves, PID Controllers, HVAC, and 3rd party equipment
- ◆Design, develop and optimize human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
- ◆Lead the implementation and validation of code for safety rated controls (SIL/PL)
- ◆Work closely with the process design teams to develop process control narratives and process and instrumentation diagrams to ensure that process systems will operate safely and reliably
- ◆Develop plant-wide supervisory systems to minimize unplanned downtime and centralize plant performance monitoring
- ◆Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Required Skills
SCADA systems design
Ethernet IP
Process hazard analysis (HazOps)
HMI development
Process control narratives
Profinet
Continuous process optimization
PLC programming
Safety PLCs
Siemens PLC
VFD integration
Ignition SCADA
EtherCAT
Modbus TCP
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Tesla 4 months ago
Reno, NV, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description
What to Expect
The Cell Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated Staff Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing our newest battery manufacturing facility. As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team, supporting projects from concept through design, programming, HMI development, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations.
What You'll Bring
- •8+ years as a control systems engineer working with Siemens PLC and Ignition SCADA systems
- •Experience supporting a 24/7 production/manufacturing facility is preferred
- •Additional experience working with additional PLC platforms: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Omron
- •Experience working with modern communication protocols: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP
- •Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
- •Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up
- •Demonstrated experience supporting a running production facility
- •Experience participating in process hazard reviews and HazOps
- •Experience with safety rated systems
- •Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning
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