Materials Engineer, Metals & Ceramics

Role details

What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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

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 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/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. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.