The Launch Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of new processes and managing programs from prototype builds to production line launch. The role involves testing and validating systems to ensure product quality, establishing validation standards, and collaborating with various engineering and production departments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Skillful with electrical and computer-based tools, including precision measuring equipment, electrical test equipment, and computer databases
• Experience with semi-automated manufacturing equipment a plus
• Must be reliable, innovative, committed, and quality focused
• Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, and policies related to specialized projects
• Ability to communicate and coordinate activities
• Can provide leadership and work closely with cross-functional departments

• Lead and conduct manufacturing line trials for new products or processes
• Provide feedback to technical program manager and cross functional team members on issues, yield impact, or manufacturability associated with trial run
• Conduct Trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated
• Complete Trial Report: Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions
• Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure
• Manage Trial Recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s)
• Evaluate the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.)
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
• Track all trial details in PCA tracking system for approvals

• 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.