What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manager, Engineering, Solar Manufacturing position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is seeking an Associate Manager to lead front-line operations for crystalline silicon production at massive scale. You will help deploy 100GW of solar manufacturing from raw materials on American soil before the end of 2028. This role is core to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
What You'll Do
- During launch of this greenfield facility, you will drive daily production output, yield, and quality targets for various processes like: Czochralski crystal pulling, diamond wire saw slicing, texturing, wafer cleaning, thin film deposition, screen printing, and laser operations
- Supervise and develop a team of technicians across multiple shifts
- Own shift handover processes, ensuring clear communication of priorities, issues, and safety items
- Partner with process and equipment engineers to resolve process issues
- Track and report key production metrics including safety, quality and throughput
- Enforce safety protocols and lead incident investigations to root cause and corrective action
- Manage headcount planning, scheduling, and cross-training to maintain operational flexibility
- Support equipment PM compliance and coordinate downtime windows with maintenance teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop technician skills through structured coaching, performance feedback, and hands-on training
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of manufacturing operations management in semiconductor ingot, wafer or cell manufacturing
- Experience leading or supervising hourly production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with some of the following processes: Czochralski crystal pulling, diamond wire saw slicing, texturing, wafer cleaning, thin film deposition, screen printing, and laser operations
- Strong understanding of production metrics including yield, machine availability, OEE, and cycle time
- Proven ability to drive accountability and performance across a shift-based workforce
- Experience with safety management systems, incident reporting, and root cause analysis
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Travel will vary based on launch timing. More frequently during build, less during HVM and sustaining
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.