ESD Program Manager

About the role

• ESD Program Manager | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 264684 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The role of the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Program Manager is to develop and implement a world-class ESD control program across Tesla's global manufacturing operations. They will join a small team of subject matter experts who develop cost-effective and efficient ESD controls for new manufacturing lines, quantitatively validate these controls, and handover to operations teams.

The ideal candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong manufacturing and systems-based mindset, and can lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate potential quality risks. The candidate should have a proven track record of problem solving, manufacturing engineering, quality system implementation, and/or ESD expertise applied to manufacturing environments.

The ESD Program Managers also work with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the powertrains, power electronics, and batteries inside our vehicle, energy, and robotics products.

What You'll Do

• Execute ESD risk assessment by identifying high-risk processes, developing control strategies, and communicating to manufacturing engineering stakeholders
• Complete process characterization and validation during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Develop process documentation, such as PFMEA and control plan, and communicate to sustaining team stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and maintain Tesla's ESD control program in collaboration with Tesla's ESD program manager
• Drive global ESD control program compliance by engaging with local facility ESD teams and ESD coordinators
• Draft, review, and publish ESD technical standards, procedures, templates, training, and documentation (e.g., lessons learned, best practices, etc.)
• Identify and qualify ESD control items and materials for use within the program, and maintain the ESD approved material list
• Provide technical consultation relating to electrically induced physical damage (EIPD), electrical over-stress (EOS), and/or ESD
• Identify gaps, improvements, and expansion opportunities for Tesla's ESD control program
• Up to 25% travel to global Tesla and/or supplier facilities

What You'll Bring

• Experience developing and/or implementing ESD control program(s) based on industry standards (including ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, ESD TR53, etc.)
• Experience as a hands-on quality, process, or manufacturing engineer working in a high-volume and pilot manufacturing environment
• Experience generating process quality, technical specifications, and/or training documentation
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D)
• Experience applying electrical theories and concepts (i.e., resistance, voltage, current, and electric charge & fields)
• Experience using electrical and/or ESD-specific measurement equipment (i.e., multimeters, data loggers, resistance meters, electrostatic field meters, charged plate monitors, and electrostatic voltmeters)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Physics), Engineering (Electronics, Electrical), related technical field, or equivalent experience

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$109,600 - $316,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.