Supply Chain Manager, Semiconductor Assembly & Test

About the role

Supply Chain Manager, Semiconductor Assembly & Test | Tesla (Supply Chain)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 283933 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to own the supply base for semiconductor test, assembly, and validation hardware supporting Tesla’s in-house silicon programs. This role covers OSAT partners, wafer sort and final test capacity, package materials, substrates, and the test and validation hardware that enable chip probe, OSAT execution, and system validation.

You will own supply, cost, and delivery from wafer-out through finished goods, and will work directly with Engineering and a global supply base across Asia. This is a highly strategic category that gates silicon bring-up, qualification, and production ramp.

Tesla looks for candidates with high ambition to grow within the company and the energy to succeed in a demanding environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguities and overcome obstacles through fact-finding, data collection, advanced planning, evaluating alternatives, and superior communication skills to lead cross-functional sourcing activities.

What You'll Do

• Own RFIs and RFQs for OSAT, wafer sort, final test, package materials, substrates, and test hardware, ensuring all commercial and technical terms are agreed upon and documented
• Ensure contracts (NDAs, General Terms, Statements of Work, and capacity agreements) are drafted, negotiated, and executed with key supplier partners
• Manage relationships with OSAT and test service partners for Tesla silicon, including sample builds, tooling, commercial terms, capacity and demand planning, and mass production ramps
• Secure and manage test cell, prober, and assembly capacity against rolling demand forecasts
• Own sourcing and lifecycle management of test and validation hardware, including probe cards, load boards, sockets, handlers, and validation systems
• Drive continuous cost reduction and cost avoidance through price negotiations, test time reduction, multi-site conversion, insertion elimination, and dual sourcing
• Cover all aspects of commodity management, including business plans, market intelligence, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
• Manage material flow across wafer receipt, die bank, substrates, WIP, and finished goods; own inventory liability and excess and obsolescence exposure
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, periodic business reviews, and executive engagement
• Participate in DFM reviews, change control meetings, and technical discussions with Engineering, driving decisions from a cost and supply perspective

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of semiconductor supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management experience with direct ownership of OSAT and/or test services
• Demonstrated experience managing assembly and test capacity, material flow, and die bank at production volume
• Proven experience in strategic deal making and negotiation covering pricing, capacity agreements, NRE, and service contracts
• Working knowledge of backend semiconductor manufacturing, including wafer sort, bump and probe, package types (FC-BGA, WLCSP, SiP, advanced packaging), final test, and system-level test
• Familiarity with test hardware and ATE platforms sufficient to plan lead times and hold suppliers accountable
• Strong understanding of costing concepts, including cost reduction strategies and should-cost modeling
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, collect facts and data, evaluate alternatives, and communicate clearly with cross-functional organizations
• Established OSAT supplier relationships in Asia preferred / Automotive qualification experience (AEC-Q100, PPAP) preferred
• Ability to travel internationally as required

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$132,000 - $240,000/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.