Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA DFM Job at Tesla in Fremont

The PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Engineer is an expert on design rules and manufacturing processes for the printed circuit board assemblies, creating standards and performing DFM analysis on Tesla's electronics product portfolio to ensure PCBA designs are optimized for manufacturing.

* Develop and maintain PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) rules to ensure that PCBA designs are optimized for manufacturing

* Evaluate proposed PCBA designs and processes for manufacturability, with a focus on cost and quality

* Provide feedback and mentorship to design and supplier industrialization engineers on production processes, printed circuit board technologies, design rules, and process requirements

* Collaborate with product development teams to identify and realize innovative design elements through early engagement and engineering verification

* Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop innovative solutions to complex design and manufacturing challenges, driving cost reduction, yield improvement, and technological advancements

* Transfer manufacturing processes to external vendors to enable the mass production of innovative technologies in new product categories

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives on PCBA manufacturing lines, using data-driven insights and industry best practices to improve process efficiency and quality

* 5+ years of hands-on experience performing DFM for PCB and PCBA (DFA/DFT is an asset)

* Strong knowledge and understanding on design rules regarding rigid and flex PCB manufacturing process, SMT, THT, reflow conformal coating, underfill, glue, pin stitch, and depanelization processes

* Experience with DFM software applications like Valor, Vayo or similar

* Strong knowledge of industry specifications and standards, including IPC, JEDEC, and PCB panel design principles

* Experience with CAD library management, including designing and maintaining component land patterns, solder paste stencil design rules, and aperture selection for SMT and through-hole components

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience