Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals & Ceramics

Sr. Materials Engineer, Metals & Ceramics Tesla Motors, Inc. 91,600 - 234,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto May 12, 2026 What to Expect The purpose of the Tesla Materials Engineering organization is tofacilitatethe Tesla Mission of building a world of amazingabundance through theidentification, development and insertion of advanced materials and processes. In this role,you willapply thefundamentals of material sciencetodevelopmaterials and processes,with an emphasis on gearingmaterials, processing, and manufacturingtechnology.

This role also will besupporting other Tesla Engineering and Manufacturing functions with materialsexpertise. What You'll Do 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 What You'll Bring 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 Strong knowledge and demonstrated success in maturation of materials and processes for gearing applications Demonstrated experience in gear failure modes and root cause analysis Demonstrated experience in cold forming of gears in simulation (Simufact or similar) and manufacturing Experience in gear thermal processing methods for desired microstructure and distortion reduction Experience with standard material testing methods and data interpretation (tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography) Familiarity with engineering software for data analysis and visualization Compensation and Benefits 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 Expected Compensation $91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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.