Project Engineer, Cathode

What to Expect

Tesla's Cathode Advanced Manufacturing Project team is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a Project Engineer supporting the Pilot scale facilities in Fremont, CA. This is a cross‑functional role that requires coordination between many different groups across Tesla in Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Operations, the Executive team, and groups external to Tesla.

• Work with Cathode Engineering, Factory Design, Quality, Operations, and other supporting functions to scope and drive designs for deployment of materials for production equipment.
• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion.
• Develop scope and define parameters for project design and implementation.
• Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross‑functional team.
• Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
• Drive review and selection of external equipment vendors and integrators for delivery of selected manufacturing project scope.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering findings to de‑risk plant design and optimize plant operations and availability.
• Track budget, equipment orders, and change order logs.

• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project roles. Experience working on the development of chemical processing is a plus.
• Direct experience in planning medium‑capital projects (> $250 000 USD) related to pilot‑scale chemical processing systems, utility systems, and integration of the two.
• Ability to work and communicate cross‑functionally, including interfacing with suppliers and third‑party firms.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies.
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve them.
• Detail‑oriented with strong record‑keeping and organizational skills.

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

• Medical plans – options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flexible time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays.
• Backup 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.

$96,800 – $168,000 per annum salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.