Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Materials Engineer - Metals & Ceramics

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials, thermodynamics, and phase transformations.
Demonstrated experience in failure modes and root cause analysis, with understanding of typical gear and bearing failures.
Understanding of forming of steel in manufacturing and simulation, such as Simufact or similar.
Demonstrated understanding of alloy steel thermal processing methods for desired microstructure and distortion reduction.
Experience with standard material testing methods and data interpretation, such as tensile testing, hardness testing, and metallography.
Familiarity with engineering software for data analysis and visualization.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
A strong drive to go out and see the product being made and follow the material.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new materials and manufacturing processes that revolutionize Tesla’s products.
Evaluate trade-offs between material performance, cost, and manufacturability to support material selection.
Assist in translating qualitative design needs into quantifiable material requirements and document them in material specifications.
Develop and execute test plans to characterize application-specific material properties and translate results into design values for detailed engineering use.
Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution of material-related issues.
Apply the fundamentals of material science to develop materials and processes, with an emphasis on gearing materials, processing, and manufacturing technology.
Support other Tesla Engineering and Manufacturing functions with materials expertise.
Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	287948
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The purpose of the Tesla Materials Engineering organization is to facilitate the Tesla mission of accelerating the world to sustainable energy through the identification, development and insertion of advanced materials and processes. In this role, you will apply the fundamentals of material science to develop materials and processes, with an emphasis on gearing materials, processing, and manufacturing technology. This role also will be supporting other Tesla Engineering and Manufacturing functions with materials expertise. This position will require up to 20% travel, both domestic and international.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new materials and manufacturing processes that revolutionize Tesla’s products
Evaluate trade-offs between material performance, cost, and manufacturability to support material selection
Assist in translating qualitative design needs into quantifiable material requirements and document them in material specifications
Develop and execute test plans to characterize application-specific material properties and translate results into design values for detailed engineering use
Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution of material-related issues

Job Requirements

Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge in physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials, thermodynamics, and phase transformations
Demonstrated experience in failure modes and root cause analysis, with understanding of typical gear and bearing failures
Understanding of forming of steel in manufacturing and simulation (e.g., Simufact or similar)
Demonstrated understanding of alloy steel thermal processing methods for desired microstructure and distortion reduction
Experience with standard material testing methods and data interpretation (e.g., tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography)
Familiarity with engineering software for data analysis and visualization
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
A strong drive to go out and see the product being made and follow the material

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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