What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Industrialization Engineer position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla is seeking a talented engineer with 3-5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry to join our Semiconductor Component Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, with a strong focus on component qualification onto PCBA, system integration, and supplier compliance. In this role, you will drive internal engineering efforts for component qualification and bring-up, providing technical guidance to the Component Supply Chain Manager while engaging directly with world-class semiconductor companies to enforce technical and commercial compliance requirements.
Your work will involve leading qualification campaigns for semiconductor components integrated onto PCBA, leveraging knowledge of PCBA processes to ensure seamless integration and reliability. You will apply strong technical sense, data analysis skills, and organizational abilities to manage product cycles, resolve challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes across internal teams and external suppliers.
In addition to project management, you will support system integration and qualification efforts, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with standards, and alignment with product roadmaps. You will influence semiconductor suppliers through direct engagement, driving them to meet Tesla's rigorous technical and commercial expectations while thriving in fast-paced environments.
What You'll Do
- Drive end-to-end component qualification and bring-up onto PCBA with internal engineering teams, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
- Provide technical guidance to the Component Supply Chain Manager on qualification processes, supplier selection, and compliance enforcement
- Engage directly with world-class semiconductor companies to ensure adherence to Tesla's technical and commercial requirements
- Perform data analysis and summarization using MS Excel and scripting tools to identify trends, risks, and qualification opportunities; document findings for continuous improvement
- Organize internal cross-functional teams to address component integration challenges throughout the product cycle
- Lead qualification testing, reviews, and audits with semiconductor suppliers to drive process improvements and compliance
- Handle qualification ramps, issue resolution, and product bring-up activities (e.g., test optimization, debugging) under tight deadlines with strong stress management and attention to detail
- Collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to implement preventive measures and quality enhancements
What You'll Bring
- 3-5 years of experience in a technical field within the semiconductor industry, with familiarity in component qualification and bring-up onto PCBA
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or higher, or equivalent experience
Compensation and 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
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.
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.
Salary : $88,000 - $338,280