Location
Palo Alto, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/29/2026
Compensation
$112,000 - $246,000 a year
Job description
The PCBA Supplier Industrialization Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting industrialization activities within the supply chain team. This role focuses on improving supplier planning and execution of manufacturing and assembly techniques, as well as quality control processes from development to mass production. The engineer will work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure quality and efficiency, while also managing field quality failures. This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to lead critical quality initiatives during new product introductions.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Problem Solving tools, including RCCA, Fishbone, Process Mapping, and/or 5 S’s.
- Solid experience with launching New Product Introductions (NPIs) and project management.
- Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Good working knowledge of design rules regarding THT, Reflow, Conformal Coating, Underfill, Washing, Press Fit, Pin Insertion, and depanelization.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
Responsibilities
- Drive Contract Manufacturers on quality, responsiveness, and process efficiency.
- Own and be responsible for field quality failures through Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
- Participate in supplier quotations by acting as the technical expert on PCBA line layout and setup.
- Review and approve PCBA Design for Manufacturability reports.
- Determine and manage production line layout capacity by balancing cycle time and driving process flow changes.
- Audit and improve suppliers onsite to meet Tesla requirements.
- Act as the critical-to-quality leadership during New Product Introductions for suppliers.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Tesla Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
644
FY2026
Approval rate
92.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
1,444
FY2026
Entry-level share
2.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+1%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-60%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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