Tesla · 3 hours ago
Associate Materials Engineer, Powertrain
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their Quality Team, focusing on material testing and analytical methods. The role involves collaborating cross-functionally to address challenges and improve manufacturability while leading projects from concept to implementation.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 year of experience in Quality, Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations
Strong expertise in material testing, including mechanical/structural, chemical and dimensional testing
Knowledge of statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab for data analysis
Experience with root cause analysis, MSA studies and implementing data-driven solutions
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams
Preferred
Proficiency in analytical tools: Keyence, SEM-EDS, Instron, Rheometer, FTIR, XRF, and others
Benefits
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 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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