Staff IoT Network Engineer, Materials Manufacturing Network Engineering
Description For Staff IoT Network Engineer, Materials Manufacturing Network Engineering
Tesla is seeking a Staff IoT Network Engineer to join their Materials Manufacturing Network Engineering team in Austin. This role combines industrial automation with advanced networking, focusing on maintaining and improving the network infrastructure that powers Tesla's manufacturing operations. The position requires deep expertise in industrial networking protocols, security implementations, and automation systems.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology at one of the world's most innovative automotive companies. You'll be responsible for leading the IoT Network Engineering team, ensuring the reliability and security of manufacturing network systems, and contributing to major projects like Project Bobcat and Project Lynx.
As a Staff Engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader, handling complex network issues and implementing solutions that directly impact Tesla's manufacturing capabilities. The position requires extensive experience with industrial networking protocols, security systems, and automation tools, making it ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial network engineering.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work, requiring both depth in network engineering and breadth across industrial automation systems. You'll work with various industrial protocols and systems, from traditional networking equipment to specialized industrial control systems, making this position perfect for someone who enjoys complex technical challenges in a manufacturing environment.
Working at Tesla means being at the forefront of sustainable energy and electric vehicle production, with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking manufacturing processes. The position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology while solving real-world problems in industrial automation and networking.
Responsibilities For Staff IoT Network Engineer, Materials Manufacturing Network Engineering
- Lead the IoT Network Engineering team on designs, production deployments, and initiatives
- Maintain current network solutions within manufacturing sites
- Serve as a Tier 2-3 escalation point for complex network issues
- Gather requirements, analyze, and propose solutions for networking needs
- Provision, implement, validate, and maintain networking services remotely
- Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
- Support and drive Project Bobcat (Cathode) and Project Lynx
- Assist in improving cybersecurity posture
- Become proficient in Emerson DeltaV and DCS control systems
- Document network knowledge base and maintain operational Run-Book
Requirements For Staff IoT Network Engineer, Materials Manufacturing Network Engineering
- 5+ years experience in production industrial or manufacturing networking infrastructure
- Extensive experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols
- Experience with multi-vendor industrial switching technologies
- Working experience with industrial protocols
- Experience with distributed control system (DCS) networks
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks firewall services
- Experience with various network tools and protocols
- Experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment
- CCNP, CCNA Industrial certifications preferred
