Terafab

We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.

Tesla is seeking highly driven Silicon Module Process Engineers across multiple disciplines (lithography, etch, deposition, epitaxy, metals, implant, polish and M&I) to accelerate advanced system-on-chip (SoC) development. In this role, you will build chips atom by atom: developing, optimizing, and owning the unit processes that pattern, deposit, remove, and transform materials at nanoscale precision. Working within Terafab’s vertically integrated environment, you will collaborate directly with upstream and downstream modules, seeing your process changes flow through the full stack from front-end device fabrication to packaging and test. This unique structure enables rapid iteration cycles and immediate feedback loops that are impossible in traditional fabs. You will partner with cross-functional teams across the fab and Tesla’s global network to bring up new tools, establish robust processes, and deliver best-in-class module performance with industry-leading specifications. From first wafer to high-volume manufacturing, you will be hands-on with the equipment and processes that define Terafab’s capability.

• Own end-to-end module performance from new tool installation and process development through qualification, production ramp, and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) support
• Lead tool installation and qualification programs, driving on-time, spec-compliant performance and seamless HVM transitions
• Execute tool-to-tool and fab-to-fab matching, ensuring global alignment across Tesla’s sister fabs to achieve uniformity in production
• Partner with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to develop and sustain leading-edge module technologies that maximize yield, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Design and lead complex DOEs to optimize process windows, extract actionable insights, and guide data-driven process improvements
• Drive systematic yield improvement using structured problem-solving methodologies, leveraging upstream/downstream integration knowledge
• Lead cross-functional task forces to troubleshoot process excursions, perform root-cause and failure analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design-of-records, control plans, specifications, and standardized operating procedures
• Champion continuous improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, directly supporting the fab’s operational excellence roadmap
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations through rotations, on-call availability, and rapid response to critical production issues

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on cleanroom experience through internships, co-ops, research projects, or academic lab work
• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor physics, materials science, and unit process operations (lithography, etch, deposition, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and solve complex technical problems with limited guidance
• Strong experimental mindset with curiosity to investigate root causes and iterate toward solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to work hands-on with equipment and processes in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including shift rotations and on-call support
• Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, execute in fast-paced environments, and deliver results under pressure
• Expected travel is 10% of time