Supplier Industrialization Engineer, IC Packaging

This role involves development of suppliers, processes, and packages for data center applications. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and supporting bring-up of design and process of a package.


Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams and OSAT manufacturers on package development and lead resolutions to achieve mass production
• Lead root cause analysis and permanent countermeasures with the manufacturer, cross functional team of Engineers, GSMs and QE with appropriate mitigation strategies
• Work cross functionally with Design and Reliability Engineering team, to ensure package can meet the design requirements
• Monitor the supplier's yield very minutely and take appropriate actions to predict and resolve excursions
• Audit, assess and oversee equipment performance & monitor implemented process controls at several suppliers
• Assess Supplier's PFMEA and manufacturing process controls and drive continuous improvement
• Monitor Supplier Production Capacity (Operations management)
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience with development, and high-volume manufacturing of large system in package (SiP) packages. Experience with overmold, large BGA packages is plus
• In depth understanding of PCB materials, specifications, and reliability standards to improve supplier performance for incumbent and new PCB suppliers
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with Surface-mount technology (SMT) and in-depth experience to resolve SMT process associated challenges
• Experience driving OSATs as a customer. Clearly setting expectations on quality, schedule and ensuring timelines are met. Ensure quality spec alignment across 3 or 4 vendors
• Deep knowledge of reliability failure modes, FMEA for process interactions especially for SMT components including power modules, inductors, and capacitors
• Process knowledge/experience/depth/materials understanding of overmold, solder pastes, fluxes, reflow temps, laser and saw processes
• Experience in executing DOEs, sample size definitions, understanding control plans/sampling frequency, data analysis using statistical models
• Detailed understanding of JEDEC, AEC-Q, RoHS and IPC and other such standards/requirements
• Has experience with NPI activities for high volume manufacturing
• Understands applications of Cpk, GR&Rs and process qualification methodologies, basic understanding of signal and power integrity aspects of packaging

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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.