Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Fremont
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

The PCBA Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for power electronics printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This role will focus on process development, early builds, and new product introductions, ensuring that manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and meet quality and cost targets.What You'll Do

• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes for PCBA production, including SMT, through-hole, and other assembly technologies.
• Lead early build activities, including prototyping, pilot production, and new product introductions, to ensure successful transition to production.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet production requirements.
• Develop and optimize process parameters, including solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection, to improve yields and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yields and reduce costs, using data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) documents, to ensure process control and quality.
• Work with suppliers, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure that components, materials, and equipment meet manufacturing requirements, and to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.What You'll Bring
  • 3+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT process engineering, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of SMT and soldering processes, including experience with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 certifications.
  • Experience with SMT equipment and process optimization, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, SMT inspection and testing methods, such as AOI and X-ray inspection.
  • Experience with lean and six sigma principles, including proficiency in tools such as DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Capability Analysis (PCA), statistical process control (SPC), and Kaizen.Compensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
    • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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: $104,000 - $174,000/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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