Associate Manager, Process Engineering, Solar Manufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Aug 30, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an Associate Manager, Process Engineering to lead process engineering for crystalline silicon manufacturing at a massive 100 GW scale. Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you will own day-to-day process performance, yield, and quality for an assigned area - Ingot, Wafer, or Cell, depending on experience. You will lead process engineers and technicians to define and hold process windows, resolve yield and quality issues, and deliver stable, high-output manufacturing during greenfield launch and ramp. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on data-driven process control, develops technical people, and improves both First and Last Pass yield. This role is core to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to amazing abundance. What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians across shifts to hit yield, quality, throughput, and process-stability goals
During greenfield launch and ramp, own process performance for assigned unit operations such as Czochralski crystal pulling, diamond wire saw slicing, texturing, wafer cleaning, thin film deposition, screen printing, and laser operations
Own and maintain process control basics for the area - process windows, control plans, PFMEA inputs, recipe discipline, and reaction plans - so production is robust and repeatable
Lead structured responses to process and quality issues using data, DOE, and root cause analysis
Track and report key process metrics including yield, scrap, defect modes, Cp/Cpk where applicable, cycle time, and OEE process contribution
Partner with Equipment Engineering, Production, Quality, and NPI on process changes, new product/process introductions, tool matching, and change control
Enforce safety protocols in process areas, support incident investigations to root cause, and develop team capability through coaching, feedback, and hands-on training What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years in process engineering or process engineering leadership in semiconductor, solar, battery, or related high-volume precision manufacturing
Experience leading engineers and/or technicians in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment
Familiarity with crystalline silicon process families such as crystal pulling, wafering, wet process/texturing/cleaning, deposition, screen printing, and laser operations
Strong understanding of production and process metrics including yield, scrap, process capability, machine availability impacts, OEE, and cycle time
Hands-on fluency with SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, PFMEA/control plans, and MES or equivalent production data systems; proven ability to drive accountability through a technical team
Ability to work cross-functionally with Equipment Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain; capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (more during build, less during HVM and sustaining)
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