This role encompasses development of suppliers, processes and packages for power electronics 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 manufacturers on component development and lead resolutions to achieve mass production

• Lead material characterization and process corner studies with suppliers

• Spearhead 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

• Work with OSATs to bring packaging solution from concept to production

• 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)

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent experience
• Understands Statistical Process Control, demonstrates experience of enhancing SPC programs and has solid knowledge of statistical analysis

• Has experience of failure analysis and material analysis techniques - SEM/EDX, TEM, XRF, XRD, CSAM, spectrum analyzer, and etc

• 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.

• Experience with PPAP

• Domestic and international travel (expected 25% of the time) is required to engage with suppliers, sometimes on short notice

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 + 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.