Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Terafab

We are building Terafab - a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. Logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production in one facility, optimized for rapid iteration and the highest compute density ever produced under one roof. Without reliable, well-designed equipment, there is no fab.

As a Sr. Equipment Engineer at Terafab, you own the full technical life of a tool - from selection through implementation to sustained performance. You challenge requirements, drive design improvements, and you're not satisfied until the tool performs the way Terafab demands - pushing the boundaries of what semiconductor equipment can do at factory scale.

• Own the full lifecycle of process equipment - from vendor selection through IQ/OQ/PQ and ongoing performance optimization
• Lead tool installation across logic, memory, packaging, test, and mask shop domains
• Engage vendors at a design level - review and redline drawings, challenge specifications, and originate Terafab-specific designs when commercial solutions fall short
• Apply mechanical and electromechanical design knowledge to identify root causes and drive hardware improvements that deliver systematic availability gains
• Develop and execute qualification plans including tool-to-tool matching and process baselines; own PM programs, spare parts strategies, and uptime KPIs
• Partner with Process and Automation Engineers to resolve equipment-related excursions, yield impacts, and tool readiness milestones in support of fab ramp

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in a 300mm fab, with demonstrated ability to engage tools at a design level - not just an operational one
• Hands-on experience installing and qualifying at least two advanced process tool types (including EUV lithography or other ultra-high-precision tools), with a track record of driving tool performance from qualification through ramp
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical design fundamentals - able to read and interpret drawings, identify failure modes, evaluate proposed modifications, and engage vendors with the technical depth needed to drive the right outcomes
• Deep understanding of semiconductor equipment subsystems including vacuum, gas delivery, RF plasma, temperature control, and recipe management
• Experience managing vendor relationships, negotiating service contracts, and working with SEMI standards (E10, E30, E58) and SECS/GEM protocols

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