Associate Manager, Engineering, Solar Manufacturing

What To Expect
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

Benefits
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

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