Tesla · 1 day ago
Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $338K/yrTesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production and qualification activities at suppliers. The Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer will focus on selecting, qualifying, and scaling battery cell materials manufacturing processes and quality systems at Tesla's supplier locations while collaborating with various internal and external teams.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Review/setup, qualify & scale process flow for cathode/precursor material manufacturing
Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers
Setup In-process QC, OQC and corresponding IQC material quality controls; qualify/improve/develop required metrology for the same
Work together with suppliers on production process optimization and quality yield improvement. e.g. Metalic Impurity control
Support material/production related FA at Supplier location
Project management activities at supplier locations and ensure all required milestones are meeting Tesla product qualification on time
Act as a technical contact point for battery cathode material manufacturing processes and co-ordinate activities within internal and external teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical or equivalent experience
Experience in characterizing powder materials properties, PSD, SSA, Press density, morphology by SEM, etc
Experience in developing IPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification for cell materials. Must be well versed in statistical data analysis & process capability analysis, including GRR, Cpk, yield, etc
Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements and corresponding relationship to cathode material characteristics
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel – 30%
Preferred
Experience in high volume manufacturing
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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