What To Expect
The team is seeking a Polymer Materials Engineer to focus on the fundamental, first principles relationships between paint materials, processes, and appearance.  This position will align our paint materials development efforts with future paint manufacturing and process strategies.

What You'll Do

Fill the role as our subject matter expert for paint systems processing and optimization

Support on-going material application processes for metal pre-treatment, e-coat, top-coat, and powder coats both within Tesla and at vendors

Provide technical support to the quality and manufacturing teams with respect to processing issues

Support process validation for all new coating processes

Establish first principles relationships between every process stop and final paint appearance

Work with suppliers and Tesla manufacturing teams to develop new paint processing technologies that reduce energy consumption, capital equipment expenses, and floor space requirements.  Lead these efforts from concept to production

What You'll Bring

Degree in Polymer, Coatings or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience

Fundamental knowledge of polymers and polymer chemistry

3+ experience working with paint application processes

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of paint application processes

Experience in managing process optimization, paint shop upgrades and modifications

Experience with standard analytical tools (FTIR, DSC, Rheometry, DMA, etc.)

Thorough knowledge of paint processing fundamentals

Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $195,600/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.

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