Manager, Materials Test Laboratory - Fremont [247662]

$120,800 - $258,000 yearly

Job Description

This position will manage Tesla’s Materials Test Group to lead, support, and advise on all materials-level test activities (in-house and external). The primary objective is to drive innovation in materials engineering by generating and analyzing high-quality, timely test data to:

1) Bridge lab-to-field performance gaps by establishing robust test-to-field correlation frameworks that align lab protocols with real-world service demands

2) Develop and refine novel test methods where industry-standard alternatives do not exist, ensuring accurate evaluation of emerging materials and joining techniques

3) Pioneer new test capabilities to future-proof the team’s capacity for high-impact R&D, addressing evolving product requirements and durability challenges

4) Deliver actionable data to validate both industry-shifting and in-house-developed materials and processes, informing material specifications and simulation accuracy

The Role

  • Lead the test and evaluation of materials across Tesla products to advance understanding of structure-property-processing relationships
  • Inform material specifications through rigorous, data-driven analysis of test results
  • Develop high-fidelity material cards for CAE applications by leveraging test data to improve simulation accuracy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., Design Engineering) to integrate test outcomes into product design and ensure alignment with business targets like durability and manufacturability
  • Identify and deploy new test methods and laboratory capabilities to future-proof the team’s capacity for high-impact R&D
  • Research solutions for gaps in testing infrastructure (e.g., new equipment, methodologies) and pitch proposals for approval
  • Ensure materials requirements meet business targets while reflecting field conditions and manufacturability constraints
  • Collaborate with reactive departments (Service, Reliability) to resolve field concerns and validate test outcomes
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Engineering & Information Technology; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No