Tesla · 3 months ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, DFx
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expTesla is looking for a DFx Engineer to be the expert on design rules and manufacturing processes, enabling manufacturability and ensuring product quality for their electronics product portfolio. The role involves deploying and maintaining a Design for Manufacturing system, providing feedback to design engineers, and managing PCB suppliers to optimize production processes and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Deploy, implement and maintain Design for Manufacturing (DFx) system, including design rules for all Tesla products
As the Design For Manufacturing Expert, DFM Engineer will provide frequent feedback and mentorship to Design Engineers on production processes, printed circuit board technologies and design rules and process requirements
Close interaction with PCB layout designers, EE Design Engineers to collaborate on creation of design rules and have dynamic bi-directional feedback
Assess, manage and develop PCB Suppliers and PCBA Contract Manufacturers on matters related to production process efficiency and Quality
Participate on cost reduction initiatives by exploring and suggesting process, materials, design and new technologies
Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience performing DFM/DFA/DFT for PCB and PCBA
Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
Experience in deployment and maintenance of DFM Software Applications like Valor, Vayo or similar
Experience with CAD Librarian activities such as part generation from drawings and footprint and pad optimizations
Subject Matter Expert on solder paste, stencil design, and stencil apertures
PCB panel design, and panel material vs cost vs capacity optimization
Strong knowledge and understanding on design rules regarding Rigid, Flex, and HDI PCB manufacturing process, SMT, THT, Reflow, Conformal Coating, Underfill, Washing, Press Fit, Pin Insertion, and depanelization
International travel is required to engage with manufacturing partners, sometimes on short notice
Excellent spoken and written English
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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