Project Engineer, Cathode

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 27, 2026
What to Expect Tesla'sCathode Advanced Manufacturing Project teamis looking for a highly motivated individual tobe aProjectEngineersupporting thePilot scalefacilitiesinFremont,CA.This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination betweenmanydifferent groups acrossTeslainEngineering,Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Operations, Executive team as well as groups external to Tesla. The ideal candidate will have a strong background inprojectmanagement andexecutionwith a technical knowledge of chemical process manufacturing.You, as a Project Engineer,willdriveprojects from concept through install, integration, ramp, and handover tooperationsas wellaslead technical initiatives(i.e.process development, operational efficiency, reliability improvements)to be performed by the cross-functional team. What You'll Do Work withCathode Engineering,FactoryDesign, Quality, Operations, and other supporting functions to scope and drivedesignsfor deployment ofmaterialsforproduction equipment Determineproject specifications andacquirethe necessary materials for completion Develop scope anddefineparameters for project design and implementation Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team Identifycreative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks Drive review and selection of external equipment vendors and integrators fordelivery ofselected manufacturing project scope Coordinate internal and external engineering findings to de-risk plant design andoptimize plant operations and availability Track budget, equipment orders, and change order logs What You'll Bring Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals anddemonstratedability toleveragethis understanding to solve challenging technical problems Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 2+ years inmanufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project roles. Experienceworkingon thedevelopment ofchemical processingis a plus Direct experience in planningmediumcapital projects (>$250KUSD) related topilot-scalechemical processing systems, utilitysystemsand integration of the two Ability to workand communicatecross-functionally, including interfacing with suppliers andthird-party firms Proven ability tooperateunder pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to work in afast pacedenvironment, occasionally requiring extended hours Aptitudeto learn and incorporatenew technologies Ability toidentifyissues anddevelopcorrective measures toresolve Detailoriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills 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: 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