Supplier Industrialization Engineer, DFx

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a DFx Engineer as the expert on design rules and manufacturing processes, sets theenvironment company wide and performs Design For Manufacturing analysis andstudies to enable the manufacturability and ensure the product quality of the Teslaelectronics product portfolio. Deploy, implement and maintain Design for Manufacturing (DFx) system,including design rules for all Tesla products As the Design For Manufacturing Expert, DFM Engineer will provide frequent feedback and mentorship to Design Engineers on production processes, printed circuit board technologies and design rules and process requirements Close interaction with PCB layout designers, EE Design Engineers to collaborateon creation of design rules and have dynamic bi-directional feedback Assess, manage and develop PCB Suppliers and PCBA Contract Manufacturerson matters related to production process efficiency and Quality Participate on cost reduction initiatives by exploring and suggesting process,materials, design and new technologies Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience performing DFM/DFA/DFT for PCB and PCBA
Strong knowledge and understanding of industry specifications and standards especially IPC and JEDEC
Experience in deployment and maintenance of DFM Software Applications likeValor, Vayo or similar
Experience with CAD Librarian activities such as part generation from drawingsand footprint and pad optimizations
Subject Matter Expert on solder paste, stencil design, and stencil apertures
PCB panel design, and panel material vs cost vs capacity optimization
Strong knowledge and understanding on design rules regarding Rigid, Flex, andHDI PCB manufacturing process, SMT, THT, Reflow, Conformal Coating,Underfill, Washing, Press Fit, Pin Insertion, and depanelization
International travel is required to engage with manufacturing partners, sometimeson short notice
Excellent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

Sets the environment company wide
Performs Design For Manufacturing analysis and studies
Deploys, implements and maintains Design for Manufacturing (DFx) system
Provides frequent feedback and mentorship to Design Engineers
Collaborates on creation of design rules
Assess, manage and develop PCB Suppliers and PCBA Contract Manufacturers
Participates on cost reduction initiatives
Owner of RFQ's and contract management
Drives negotiation for piece price and product development

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 $85,760 - $236,160/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.