Materials Engineer, Paint

3 weeks ago

Fremont, United States Tesla Motors, Inc. Full time

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 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: 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 $84,000 - $180,000/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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