Metallurgical, Die Shop

As a Die Shop Metallurgist, you will play a key role in supporting our team in the production of Tesla's high-pressure die casting dies. You will be responsible for material selection, processing development, analysis, and validation as it related to die materials.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for materials in the Die Shop
• Collaboration with die design and tooling engineers on selection of ideal materials and processes
• Collaboration with manufacturing engineers on establishment of repair processes for tooling
• Material process optimization and validation
• Specification and procedure development for material processes in additive manufacturing, heat treatment, welding, and coating
• Material testing and characterization

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgical and/or Materials Engineering, with a strong focus on materials processing and application, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge in physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials, and phase transformations.
• Knowledge of process-structure-property relationships and manufacturing processes as it relates to tool steels.
• Experience in thermal processing of steel.
• Experience conducting material property testing and microstructural characterization.
• Experience in material selection and process development.
• Working knowledge of wrought and additive steel material from raw material to finish form.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive test methodologies and their applications (penetrant, ultrasonic, eddy current, x-ray, etc.)

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