Materials Engineer, Paint

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The team is seeking a Polymer Materials Engineer to focus on the fundamental, first principles relationships between paint materials, processes, and appearance. This position will align our paint materials development efforts with future paint manufacturing and process strategies.

• Degree in Polymer, Coatings, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of polymers and polymer chemistry.
• 10+ years of experience working with paint application processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of paint application processes.
• Experience in managing process optimization, paint shop upgrades, and modifications.
• Experience with standard analytical tools (FTIR, DSC, Rheometry, DMA, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of paint processing fundamentals.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid HSA Contributions when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 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 including 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: $84,000 - $180,000 per year plus cash and stock awards, and benefits.

Pay may vary depending on individual factors such as location, experience, and skills. Additional elements may be included in the total compensation package. Details will be provided if an employment offer is made.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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