Materials Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

About the role

• Materials Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 270004 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Data Manufacuring Quality Team at Tesla is seeking a Materials Engineer with a strong background in material testing, analytical methods, and problem-solving methodologies. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to resolve challenges, improve manufacturability, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with design, production, reliability, and quality engineering to address issues and improve processes
• Lead projects from concept through validation to implementation, emphasizing quality
• Sustain products through cost reduction and yield improvements
• Use structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, 8D, and Ishikawa
• Analyze data to identify trends and enhance quality and efficiency
• Monitor and reduce process variation using SPC and MSA techniques
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and work instructions for quality testing

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 year of experience in Quality, Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations
• Strong expertise in material testing, including mechanical/structural, chemical and dimensional testing
• Proficiency in analytical tools: Keyence, SEM-EDS, Instron, Rheometer, FTIR, XRF, and others is preferred
• Knowledge of statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab for data analysis
• Experience with root cause analysis, MSA studies and implementing data-driven solutions
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams

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)