Tesla · 21 hours ago
Manager, Materials Test Laboratory
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $228K/yrTesla is a leading company in the automotive sector focusing on innovation and sustainability. The Manager of the Materials Test Laboratory will oversee the Materials Test Group, driving innovation in materials engineering and ensuring the alignment of lab protocols with real-world service demands.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the test and evaluation of materials across Tesla products to advance understanding of structure-property-processing relationships
Inform material specifications through rigorous, data-driven analysis of test results
Develop high-fidelity material cards for CAE applications by leveraging test data to improve simulation accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., Design Engineering) to integrate test outcomes into product design and ensure alignment with business targets like durability and manufacturability
Identify and deploy new test methods and laboratory capabilities to future-proof the team’s capacity for high-impact R&D
Research solutions for gaps in testing infrastructure (e.g., new equipment, methodologies) and pitch proposals for approval
Ensure materials requirements meet business targets while reflecting field conditions and manufacturability constraints
Collaborate with reactive departments (Service, Reliability) to resolve field concerns and validate test outcomes
Manage fiscal operations and justify capital expenditures to support lab growth and modernization
Develop policies for procurement, inventory control, and storage to maintain lab efficiency
Qualification
Required
Degree in Materials Science, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated expertise in materials testing, manufacturing processes, and operating diverse test equipment
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-pressure failure analysis investigations, and promote health/safety protocols
Strong communication skills to establish partnerships with internal/external stakeholders and deliver results under tight deadlines
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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