Supplier Industrialization Engineer

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a talented engineer with 3-5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry to join our Semiconductor Component Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, with a strong focus on component qualification onto PCBA, system integration, and supplier compliance. In this role, you will drive internal engineering efforts for component qualification and bring-up, providing technical guidance to the Component Supply Chain Manager while engaging directly with world-class semiconductor companies to enforce technical and commercial compliance requirements.

Your work will involve leading qualification campaigns for semiconductor components integrated onto PCBA, leveraging knowledge of PCBA processes to ensure seamless integration and reliability. You will apply strong technical sense, data analysis skills, and organizational abilities to manage product cycles, resolve challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes across internal teams and external suppliers.

In addition to project management, you will support system integration and qualification efforts, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with standards, and alignment with product roadmaps. You will influence semiconductor suppliers through direct engagement, driving them to meet Tesla's rigorous technical and commercial expectations while thriving in fast-paced environments.

What You'll Do

* Drive end-to-end component qualification and bring-up onto PCBA with internal engineering teams, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables

* Provide technical guidance to the Component Supply Chain Manager on qualification processes, supplier selection, and compliance enforcement

* Engage directly with world-class semiconductor companies to ensure adherence to Tesla's technical and commercial requirements

* Perform data analysis and summarization using MS Excel and scripting tools to identify trends, risks, and qualification opportunities; document findings for continuous improvement

* Organize internal cross-functional teams to address component integration challenges throughout the product cycle

* Lead qualification testing, reviews, and audits with semiconductor suppliers to drive process improvements and compliance

* Handle qualification ramps, issue resolution, and product bring-up activities (e.g., test optimization, debugging) under tight deadlines with strong stress management and attention to detail

* Collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to implement preventive measures and quality enhancements

What You'll Bring

* 3-5 years of experience in a technical field within the semiconductor industry, with familiarity in component qualification and bring-up onto PCBA

* Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or higher, or equivalent experience

Strong technical sense and hands-on experience with system integration, product cycles, and PCBA processes (direct engagement not required)

* Proven project management skills, with ability to drive internal initiatives from qualification to production

* Experience providing technical guidance to supply chain managers and engaging directly with semiconductor suppliers for compliance

* Mastery of MS Excel or similar tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Tableau, Power BI) for data analysis, visualization, and summarization; some scripting skills (e.g., Python, VBA) preferred

* Excellent presentation, communication, organizational, and data analytical skills with superior attention to detail

* Demonstrated ability to handle stress well, work hard, thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments, and travel (international/domestic) up to 30%

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

* Medical plans  plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending…