Sr. Process Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

Sr. Process Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Apr 29, 2026
What to Expect Tesla Energy is looking for a talented Sr. Process Engineer who will lead development of processes, design and launch systems to support sustained growth, and has demonstrated excellence collaborating with Production, Quality, NPI, and Design teams. As a Sr. Process Engineer you will become the technical subject matter expert of your zone. You will be expected to identify opportunities to drive out inefficiencies, and work with team members to execute on cross-functional projects to improve flow. To be successful, you will need a willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into unknown situations, ask questions, and use your resources to quickly break down complex challenges into achievable actions. What You'll Do
Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety and 5S while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by cost effective means
Root cause analysis, and mitigation of failure modes via a systems-thinking approach. Interact with Quality and Design teams to contain, correct, and prevent reoccurrence of product quality concerns. Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to innovate and solve complex issues under tight timelines. Lead the conversation and usage of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D) working with your upstream supplier and downstream customer
Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of data systems via MySQL, DBeaver, ZipLabs, JMP, Minitab, Python, and/or Ignition
Continually monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Material Flow, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization
Ability to support 24x7 factory, including flexible scheduling to meet critical milestones and drive business success What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years in high-volume manufacturing or R D manufacturing environment focused on process development, tool fixture design, and/or manufacturing process improvement
Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve for manufacturing constraints
Design for Manufacturability experience, Poke Yoke, and elimination of risk by trialing of prototypes and design recommendations
Mechanical Design background (Catia, SolidWorks, etc.) with hands-on project examples to show level of expertise
Fastening Experience (Torque to Yield Studies, Torque Trace Analysis, First Pass Yield Improvement Projects, Atlas Copco experience, Defect Detection) is highly preferred
Capacity to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance, self-starter, yet team player 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