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Supply Chain Manager, Power Electronics PCBA

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
What to Expect

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for Power Electronics PCBA to drive our next generationarchitectures across all our vehicles and deliver results in highly innovative and fast paced environment. Thisposition will focus on leading one of the most strategic categories and include managing a global supply base,developing, and owning supplier and partner relationships, defining the category and supply base strategy,management and negotiation of Supply Agreements and related contractual execution activities. An idealcandidate will have high ambition to grow within Tesla and bring high energy/impact to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstaclesthrough collection of facts & data, advanced planning, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcingactivities.


What You'll Do

  • Own RFI's & RFQ's - ensuring all commercial and technical terms are agreed and documented
  • Ensure contracts (NDA, multiparty NDAs, General Terms, etc.) are drafted, negotiated, and executedwell with key supplier partners
  • Manage complex and multi-tiered BOMs (Bills of Materials) across multiple commodity categories and create PFEPs (Plan For Every Part) to ensure continuity of supply
  • Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives through price negotiations
  • Cover all areas of commodity management including business plans, market intelligence, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
  • Participate in DFM reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering and SIE partners and drive decisions from a cost and supply perspective
  • Be able to understand technical drawings, specifications and have a fundamental knowledge of the PCBA manufacturing process


What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in Electronics Design or Manufacturing
  • 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business Development, StrategicDeal Making and Negotiation
  • Knowledge and understanding of Electronics design and manufacturing (PCBA, Box Build Assembly,Power Distribution, Microcontrollers, Thermal Interfaces, etc.)
  • Experience and understanding of various manufacturing technologies (SMT, automation equipment,stamping, injection molding, insert molding, die cast, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of costing concepts, i.e., cost reduction strategies, cost modeling etc.
  • Experience in supplier evaluation/selection and strong contract negotiation skills
  • Experience building relationships with engineering, product management, and other cross-functionalpartners and drive discussions around optimization of technical specifications, and features vs. valuetrade-offs

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
    Expected Compensation
    $132,000 - $198,000/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.


    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 : $132,000 - $198,000

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