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11.05.2025
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Tesla Supply Chain Manager Drive Unit United States, California, Palo Alto
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Owner of RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. Ensures Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated and appropriately before business is initiated
- Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing met Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
- Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies; Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
- Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews; Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners; participate in Design for Manufacturability reviews with Engineering partners and prospective suppliers, and drive decisions from a cost perspective
- Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space, comfortable communicating with technical stakeholders both internally and externally
- Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against Program timing
- Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams; Develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
- 1-5+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management
- Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes
- Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
- Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
- Excellent negotiator; Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Engineering Technician Actuators Optimus United States, California, Palo Alto
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Conduct visual and functional inspections of actuators and associated parts to identify defects, irregularities, and areas for improvement
- Install actuators on dynamometers, test, and analyze engineering prototypes to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with test engineers to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate drive unit performance and reliability
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, reliability, and Test Engineers, to identify and resolve technical issues and improve product design
- Provide clear and concise documentation of test results, inspection findings, and technical issues to support data-driven decision making
- Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including inventory management, tooling, and equipment maintenance
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity
- Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and equipment to support actuator testing and validation
- Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
- You may travel to support lab expansion and testing activities at Bay Area and/or global Tesla facilities
- Extensive practical experience in a similar role, with a strong background in Engineering principles and practices
- Proficient in mechanical fabrication, with experience in machine shop operations and expert-level skills with hand and power tools
- Ability to disassemble and reassemble electromechanical systems without instruction, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with standard electronics lab tools, including AC/DC meters, data acquisition systems, and AC/DC power supplies
- Experience with wiring harness design and fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams
- Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals, with the ability to apply principles to solve complex problems
- Excellent documentation and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with LabVIEW or Python or similar is a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending in a fast-paced lab environment
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Engineering Technician Hardware Validation Testing Optimus United States, California, Palo Alto
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Build test fixtures and conduct component and system level tests
- Compile, organize, and archive test results
- Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
- Prepare and maintain test parts, devices and equipment
- Collaborate with engineers to analysis issues discovered
- Provide written and verbal test status updates to key stakeholders through Jira
- Support engineering teams in instrumentation and data acquisition
- Comply with safety policies and regulations
- 2+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical, or material testing
- Ability to operate safely a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and lab equipment
- Hands-on experience with test setup and execution
- Experience and knowledge of collecting data and reporting data in a data collection software such as MS Excel is a must
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills with a willingness to gain and share new knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively
- Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems is a plus
- Positive attitude, eager to learn and ability to change direction quickly
- Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances
- Own assignments and take full accountability for their success
- High awareness of safety procedures and practices
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Engineering Technician Vehicle Chassis Controls United States, California, Palo Alto
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
We are looking for a Vehicle Technician who will be responsible for preparing prototype and production level vehicles for Chassis Controls testing. This full time role requires the flexibility of traveling (40%) to various domestic and international destinations in summer and winter conditions. You will enable the testing of safety critical Chassis Controls software (Traction Control, Stability Control, Steering, ABS, etc.).
- Support prototype vehicle builds
- Maintain vehicles and update to latest specifications
- Provide vehicle support at remote proving grounds
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
- Perform vehicle inspections
- Track prototype parts
- Coordinate vehicle and equipment logistics
- Communicate issues discovered clearly and directly
- Seasonal travel to proving grounds around the world (40%)
- 3+ years Vehicle Technician experience
- Valid driver's license required
- Strong workmanship and attention to detail
- Able to work against high-level goals without day to day oversight
- Able to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
- Fabrication skills, preferred
- Exposure to vehicle testing, preferred
- Knowledge of CAN architecture, preferred
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Sr. Technical Program Manager Vehicle Software Compliance United States, California, Palo Alto
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What to Expect What You’ll Bring
Tesla Vehicle Software Compliance works side by side with cross functional software engineering teams to distill ambiguous regulatory requirements and implement actionable and scalable product and process requirements. We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in working at the crossroads of software development and compliance, leading regulatory compliance strategy for all of Tesla’s vehicle software. Vehicle Software Compliance is an evolving sector, and crucial to the business. As part of this team, you will be responsible for influencing early-stage regulations by helping regulators understand new technologies and working with the broader vehicle software engineering organization to drive organization wide strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do - Liaison with global regulators, actively map the vehicle software regulatory space
- Own compliance initiatives end-to-end by working with cross function teams – Software Engineering, Policy, Compliance, Manufacturing, etc.
- Lead products through successful regulatory certifications
- Distill ambiguous regulatory requirements into actionable, scalable, product and process requirements for Tesla’s vehicle products
- Help various cross-functional teams understand how regulatory requirements apply to their vehicle systems
- Support development teams in developing component and system level product requirements to meet regulatory requirements
- Support validation teams in developing component and system level testing strategies to meet regulatory requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or the equivalent in experience or evidence of exceptional ability
- Experience working with product teams to build and deliver end-to-end customer focused products
- Understanding of hardware and software development processes
- Demonstrated experience of leading products through regulatory certifications
- Experience in managing and executing large scale technical programs and high-quality product delivery
- Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, and ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in DFMEA, HARAs, TARAs is a plus
- Prior knowledge or demonstrated experience with automotive standards is a plus – ISO 21434, ISO 26262
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Sr. Product Manager Virtual Power Plants Interoperability United States, California, Palo Alto
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Shepard the Plan: Define the vision, strategy and roadmap for Tesla residential products as it relates to Virtual Power Plants and Interoperability, ensure the business goals and technical roadmaps are consistent
Own Experience Metrics: Be responsible for key VPP metrics such growth, churn, customer/aggregator experience and value generation. For interoperability; success looks like reducing unique standards and requirements, while maintaining broad market access
Drive Cross Functional Alignment: Be a integral part of the software engineering process by gathering and clarifying requirements, ensuring all teams are driving to the same outcome
Land the Launch: Ensure that the impact of software changes is being realized by all stakeholders by delivering training, measuring, gathering feedback, and providing visibility for engineering teams
Technical understanding of energy products such Inverters, Battery Storage and Vehicle Charging
Familiarity with Energy markets (wholesale and/or ancilliary services)
Exposure to policy work around compliance and standards development
Degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience
A familiarity with APIs, data products and analytics, Python, SQL or similar
Be able to demonstrate a ‘customer first’ mentality and empathy with owners and installers
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Engineering Technician Failure Analysis Optimus United States, California, Palo Alto
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Investigate and troubleshoot hardware failures related to the Tesla Optimus robotics program, including mechanical, electrical, and software interaction issues
- Perform detailed analysis and testing of hardware subassemblies, such as actuators, motors, sensors, power distribution units, and embedded control systems
- Work from technical documentation (including schematics, CAD models, and specifications) to perform diagnostics and repairs
- Collaborate with the design and development teams to identify potential design issues and suggest improvements to enhance hardware reliability and performance
- Develop, refine, and implement procedures for hardware debugging, testing, and failure analysis
- Work with the Material Review Board (MRB) to address hardware discrepancies and drive resolution for identified issues
- Collaborate with the manufacturing and operations teams to ensure seamless hardware integration into the Optimus assembly process
- Provide feedback on current and future design iterations to ensure hardware is scalable and meets long-term operational goals
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with electromechanical hardware systems, robotics, or similar advanced engineering fields
- Strong understanding of hardware failure analysis and troubleshooting, including mechanical, electrical, and sensor integration
- Hands-on experience with robotic systems, including actuators, motors, and sensors, and familiarity with advanced control systems
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical CAD design, troubleshooting tools, and test equipment
- Proficiency with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators) and mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose issues and provide effective solutions
- Experience with automated manufacturing systems and high-volume hardware production processes is a plus
- Proficient in using software tools such as CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.), and other relevant diagnostic and data collection tools
- Familiarity with high voltage systems and electrical safety standards
- Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, and research teams to drive hardware development and resolution of issues
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Description:
What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Owner of RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. Ensures Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated and appropriately before business is initiated
- Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing met Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
- Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies; Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
- Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews; Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners; participate in Design for Manufacturability reviews with Engineering partners and prospective suppliers, and drive decisions from a cost perspective
- Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space, comfortable communicating with technical stakeholders both internally and externally
- Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against Program timing
- Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams; Develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
- 1-5+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management
- Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes
- Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
- Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
- Excellent negotiator; Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
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