Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals & Ceramics, Optimus

The purpose of the Tesla Materials Engineering organization is to facilitate the Tesla Mission of building a world of amazing abundance through the identification, development and insertion of advanced materials and processes. In this role, you will apply the fundamentals of material science to develop materials and processes, with an emphasis on gearing materials, processing, and manufacturing technology. This role also will be supporting other Tesla Engineering and Manufacturing functions with materials expertise.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new materials and manufacturing processes that revolutionize Tesla’s products Evaluate trade-offs between material performance, cost, and manufacturability to support material selection Assist in translating qualitative design needs into quantifiable material requirements and document them in material specifications Develop and execute test plans to characterize application-specific material properties and translate results into design values for detailed engineering use Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution of material-related issues

Requirements

Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience Strong knowledge in physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials, thermodynamics, and phase transformations Experience with standard material testing methods and data interpretation (tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography) Familiarity with engineering software for data analysis and visualization Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment A strong drive to go out and see the product being made and follow the material