Tesla Motors, Inc.
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The PCB Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) is the subject matter expert on PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication rulesets and will also be primary point of contact for supplier audits, qualifications, and supplier selections for all PCBs in Tesla's electronics portfolio.
What You'll Do
Support with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) based on PCB supplier fabrication limitations and guide Design Engineers to optimize PCB layouts
Define and maintain PCB specifications, criteria, and reliability standards to improve supplier performance for incumbent and new PCB suppliers
Review and define APQP/PPAP requirements as the primary owner and approver of tier 2 PCB suppliers
Conduct PCB supplier audits and support with the development of additional audit criteria to assess suppliers to meet Tesla's high standard of quality
Drive PCB suppliers on quality issues and field escalations based on root cause analysis and corrective actions
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
Participate on cost reduction initiatives by exploring and suggesting process, materials, design and new technologies
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands‑on experience with PCB manufacturing or industrializing and managing PCB suppliers
Subject Matter Expert on Rigid, Flex, Rigid‑Flex, HDI, and/or IC Substrate Fabrication
Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, RCCA and related methods like control charts and pareto analysis
Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
Experienced with optimizing PCB panel design, and material vs cost vs capacity
Strong understanding of Drilling, Etching, Masking, Plating, Lamination, Surface Coating, and Testing
Solid technical knowledge of the PCB Assembly manufacturing process
International travel is required to engage with manufacturing partners, sometimes on short notice
Excellent spoken and written English
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $85,760 - $197,160/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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What You'll Do
Support with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) based on PCB supplier fabrication limitations and guide Design Engineers to optimize PCB layouts
Define and maintain PCB specifications, criteria, and reliability standards to improve supplier performance for incumbent and new PCB suppliers
Review and define APQP/PPAP requirements as the primary owner and approver of tier 2 PCB suppliers
Conduct PCB supplier audits and support with the development of additional audit criteria to assess suppliers to meet Tesla's high standard of quality
Drive PCB suppliers on quality issues and field escalations based on root cause analysis and corrective actions
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
Participate on cost reduction initiatives by exploring and suggesting process, materials, design and new technologies
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands‑on experience with PCB manufacturing or industrializing and managing PCB suppliers
Subject Matter Expert on Rigid, Flex, Rigid‑Flex, HDI, and/or IC Substrate Fabrication
Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, RCCA and related methods like control charts and pareto analysis
Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
Experienced with optimizing PCB panel design, and material vs cost vs capacity
Strong understanding of Drilling, Etching, Masking, Plating, Lamination, Surface Coating, and Testing
Solid technical knowledge of the PCB Assembly manufacturing process
International travel is required to engage with manufacturing partners, sometimes on short notice
Excellent spoken and written English
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $85,760 - $197,160/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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