Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Strategic Silicon

Company: Tesla
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job CategorySupply ChainLocationPalo Alto, CaliforniaReq. ID87849Job TypeFull-timeTesla participates in the E-Verify ProgramThe Role:This role encompasses a unique challenge to drive defectivity to sub 1ppb levels for Si products as Tesla scales across the globe. This is beyond what the present industry operates at. Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. - The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. -This role is critical to pushing the limits of manufacturing to reduce defectivity in Si processes to make Tesla truly mass manufacturing company.Responsibilities:Spearhead defectivity analysis in Si and SiC manufacturing processes are suppliers & make a comprehensive plan to reduce defects.Support, Identify issues & spearhead improvements in the wafer fabrication process at partnered suppliers.Monitor recipes, device appropriate DOEs to implement new processes/recipes.Work cross functionally with design and reliability engineering team, understand the system level requirement and analyze the component level performance to be able to meet those.Monitor the supplier's yield very minutely and take appropriate actions to predict and resolve excursions.Oversee equipment performance & monitor implemented process controls at several suppliers.Assess Supplier's PFMEA and manufacturing process controls and drive continuous improvement.Monitor Supplier Production Capacity (Operations management)Requirements:Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Material Science/Physics 8 years/ PhD+4 years (preferred)Practical 6sigma experience and demonstrated application of DMAIC.Understands Statistical Process Control, demonstrates experience of enhancing SPC programs and has solid knowledge of statistical analysis.Has worked on Front End Wafer fabrication & understands power semiconductor manufacturing processes.Has knowledge of photolithography, thin films, dry and wet etch processes, MOCVD, PECVD etc.Has experience of failure analysis and material analysis techniques - SEM/EDX, TEM, XRF, XRD, CSAM, etc.Has experience with NPI activates for high volume manufacturingUnderstands applications of Cpk, GR&Rs and process qualification methodologies.Supplier development and management experienceSelf-motivated and ability to work independentlyExcellent communication skills.Domestic and international travel (expected 50% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice.Certification on QMS preferredFluency in Mandarin preferredTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor 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.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.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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