Procurement Engineer

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly technicalProcurement Engineer with deep semiconductor manufacturing expertise to lead sourcing and procurement activities for a defined portfolio of electronic materials (Direct Materials) supporting our advanced fab operations. 

This role will be instrumental in supporting the startup and ramp of Tesla's Research Fab located on the Giga Texas campus, helping establish the technologies, supplier ecosystem, and supply chain foundations that will pave the way for our future High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) semiconductor Tera Fab facility in Grimes County. 

This position is ideal for an engineer who understands semiconductor fab modules such as Plating, Etch, Photolithography, CMP, Cleaning, Inspection, Thin Film, Implant, Filters and Metrology, and can translate complex process requirements into successful sourcing and supply strategies. While the broader Electronic Materials Procurement organization manages a wide range of critical materials including silicon wafers, specialty chemicals, electronic gases, ALD/CVD precursors, lithography materials, CMP materials, sputtering targets, and other process materials, this role will own a subset of those commodities based on assigned fab module responsibilities. 

You will work at the intersection of process engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, construction, and global supply management to ensure the materials required for technology development and future production are available when needed, at the required quality, cost, and scale. 

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end sourcing and procurement strategy for a designated portfolio of semiconductor consumables supporting one or more fab modules 

• Partner closely with Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams to understand process requirements, critical specifications, and technology roadmaps 

• Develop technical specifications and sourcing strategies for assigned materials, ensuring alignment with current development needs and future manufacturing requirements 

• Lead supplier identification, RFQs, technical evaluations, commercial negotiations, sample testing, qualification plans, and supplier selections 

• Evaluate global suppliers based on technical capability, quality systems, purity requirements, cost-of-ownership, capacity, scalability, and long-term supply reliability 

• Complete supplier audits, line walks. Drive quality improvements through process control, change control and CoA parameters. Excursion prevention and disposition of discrepant material

• Drive qualification and introduction of new materials to meet our manufacturing readiness objectives 

• Establish supply agreements, risk mitigation plans, dual-sourcing strategies, and contingency plans to support uninterrupted operations and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support tool installations, process development, and new line readiness activities 

• Provide strategic recommendations that improve performance, cost, and supply resiliency and build the supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and procurement infrastructure that will enable the successful transition from Research Fab development to future high-volume manufacturing in Grimes County 

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience 

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in semiconductor materials procurement, , or technical procurement with a strong focus on fab materials 

• Solid module-level understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes (Plating, Etch, Lithography, CMP, Cleaning, Thin Films, etc.) 

• Demonstrated success leading technical material selection and procurement projects in high-volume manufacturing environments 

• Strong ability to convert module process needs into clear, rigorous material specifications and evaluation criteria 

• Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and project management skills 

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 

Compensation and 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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.