Materials Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

What To Expect

The Data Manufacturing Quality Team at Tesla is seeking a Materials Engineer with a strong background in material testing, analytical methods, and problem-solving methodologies. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to resolve challenges, improve manufacturability, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with design, production, reliability, and quality engineering to address issues and improve processes
• Lead projects from concept through validation to implementation, emphasizing quality
• Sustain products through cost reduction and yield improvements
• Use structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, 8D, and Ishikawa
• Analyze data to identify trends and enhance quality and efficiency
• Monitor and reduce process variation using SPC and MSA techniques
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and work instructions for quality testing

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality, Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations
• Strong expertise in material testing, including mechanical/structural, chemical and dimensional testing
• Proficiency in analytical tools: Keyence, SEM-EDS, Instron, Rheometer, FTIR, XRF, and others is preferred
• Knowledge of statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab for data analysis
• Experience with root cause analysis, MSA studies and implementing data-driven solutions
• Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program