Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB

Job Description

The PCB Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Tesla is responsible for overseeing PCB manufacturing processes, supplier audits, and qualifications to ensure high-quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PCB manufacturing or industrializing and managing PCB suppliers
• Subject Matter Expert on Rigid, Flex, Rigid-Flex, HDI, and/or IC Substrate Fabrication
• Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP SPC, RCCA, and related methods like control charts and pareto analysis
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
• Experienced with optimizing PCB panel design, and material vs cost vs capacity
• Strong understanding of Drilling, Etching, Masking, Plating, Lamination, Surface Coating, and Testing
• Solid technical knowledge of the PCB Assembly manufacturing process
• International travel is required
• Excellent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Support Design for Manufacturing based on PCB supplier fabrication limitations
• Define and maintain PCB specifications and reliability standards
• Review and define APQP/PPAP requirements for tier 2 PCB suppliers
• Conduct PCB supplier audits and drive quality improvements
• Manage RFQ's and contract negotiations
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.