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Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
88,000 - 338,280 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Feb 13, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization teamis responsible forcriticalraw materials, component productionand qualification activities atsuppliers.Thisrole willbe responsibleforselecting, qualifying, scaling batterycellmaterials (focuses on cathode,e.g.LFP and its precursor)manufacturing processes and quality system at Tesla supplier locations.In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs frominitialconcept through into full production. The battery cell is a criticalcomponentin Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-pacedand incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they joininhighly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality. What You'll Do Review/setup, qualify & scale process flow forcathode/precursormaterialmanufacturing Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers Setup In-processQC, OQC and corresponding IQC material quality controls;qualify/improve/developrequired metrology for the same Work together with suppliers on production process optimization and quality yield improvement.e.g.MetalicImpuritycontrol Support material/productionrelated FA at Supplier location Project managementactivitiesat supplier locations and ensure all required milestones aremeetingTesla product qualification on time Act as a technical contact point for batterycathodematerial manufacturing processes and co-ordinate activities within internal and external teams What You'll Bring Degree in Chemical Engineering,Material Science,Mechanicalor equivalent experience Experience in characterizingpowdermaterialsproperties,PSD, SSA, Press density, morphology bySEM,etc. Experience in developingIPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification forcellmaterials. Must be well versed in statistical data analysis&process capability analysis, including GRR,Cpk, yield, etc. Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performancerequirementsand correspondingrelationshiptocathodematerial characteristics Experience in high volume manufacturing is desired Good communicationand presentation skills Ability to travel -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 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 Expected Compensation $88,000 - $338,280/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.