BMS Controls Engineer, Infrastructure

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BMS Controls Engineer, Infrastructure

| Job Category | Construction & Facilities | | Location | PALO ALTO, California | | Req. ID | 275449 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Tesla's Infrastructure Design team leads the development of innovative solutions for complex R&D and manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area and beyond. We specialize in creating sophisticated infrastructure systems that power next-generation research and production environments.

We are seeking a specialized BMS Controls Engineer to bridge the gap between our Facilities Operations and Data Science teams. The ideal candidate will optimize our Building Management Systems (BMS) not just for operation, but for high-fidelity data acquisition. You will work closely with facilities personnel to instrument systems, validate sensor accuracy, and architect the data pipeline required to feed predictive Machine Learning models.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with facilities staff to identify critical control points and sensors required for ML modeling
• Translate the complex requirements of the ML team into technical tasks for the facilities team
• Conduct regular audits of trend data to identify "flatlined" sensors, calibration drifts, or communication drop-outs
• Design and maintain the pathway from the BMS (Edge) to the central repository (Cloud/On-Prem)
• Develop automated scripts or dashboards to monitor the "health" of the data pipeline (ensuring uptime and completeness). PLC setup, HMI development (Ignition/WebCntrl/Desigo) and developing the sequence of operations
• Configure and program controllers to communicate via standard industry protocols. Program DDCs and Siemens PLCs using TIA-Portal. Should know IEC 61131-3 languages
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and dashboards within Ignition and ALC the BMS platforms to visualize system performance for end-users. Develop Alarm rationalization with feedback from Facility operations
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues that result in poor data quality (e.g., fixing loose terminations, replacing faulty sensors, or resolving network IP conflicts)
• Program control sequences and alarm logic. Manage tag databases, historical data logging, and SQL database connections for reporting
• Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projects

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of experience
• Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Automation Professional (BAP), or similar is a plus
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, Automated Logic (ALC) WebCTRL, or Siemens Desigo
• Knowledge of major protocols: BACnet/IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet
• Experience with hardware and wiring: Low voltage (24V) termination, relay logic, 4-20mA loops, multimeter troubleshooting, signal generators
• Experience with Python (Jython for Ignition) scripting, SQL databases, EIKON (ALC Logic)
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, switches)
• Knowledge of energy management, HVAC controls, or sustainable building practices
• Ability to program and Integrate Variable Frequency Derives (ABB & Sinamics)
• Proficiency with SQL or Time-Series Databases (e.g., InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)

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

• $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + 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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