Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB What To Expect

The PCB Supplier Industrialization Engineer is the subject matter expert on PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication rulesets and will also be primary point of contact for supplier audits, qualifications, and supplier selections for all PCBs in Tesla’s electronics portfolio.

• Support with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) based on PCB supplier fabrication limitations and guide Design Engineers to optimize PCB layouts
• Define and maintain PCB specifications, criteria, and reliability standards to improve supplier performance for incumbent and new PCB suppliers
• Review and define APQP/PPAP requirements as the primary owner and approver of tier 2 PCB suppliers
• Conduct PCB supplier audits and support with the development of additional audit criteria to assess suppliers to meet Tesla’s high standard of quality
• Drive PCB suppliers on quality issues and field escalations based on root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Owner of RFQs and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best‑In‑Class quality
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives by exploring and suggesting process, materials, design and new technologies

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with PCB manufacturing or industrializing and managing PCB suppliers
• Subject Matter Expert on Rigid, Flex, Rigid‑Flex, HDI, and/or IC Substrate Fabrication
• Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, RCCA, and related methods like control charts and Pareto analysis
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
• Experienced with optimizing PCB panel design, and material vs cost vs capacity
• Strong understanding of drilling, etching, masking, plating, lamination, surface coating, and testing
• Solid technical knowledge of the PCB Assembly manufacturing process
• International travel is required to engage with manufacturing partners, sometimes on short notice
• Excellent spoken and written English

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Health Care 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

$85,760 – $197,160 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.