Job Summary:
Tesla is re-thinking battery manufacturing from first principles, seeking research-minded engineers who can bridge rigorous theory and statistical methods with real-world factory impact. In this role, you will apply advanced machine learning to optimize yield, quality, and production efficiency in the Global Cell Manufacturing Analytics team at Giga Texas.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and productionize ML models for key manufacturing problems such as defect detection, anomaly identification, yield forecasting, and process optimization
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and feature engineering on complex time-series, sensors, and process datasets while preventing issues like temporal or batch leakage
• Implement full-lifecycle solutions including validation frameworks, drift monitoring, conditional retraining, and metrics linked to factory cost and performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process, quality, and materials experts to ensure models are grounded and deliver sustainable results
Qualifications:
Required:
• Degree in a quantitative field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical/Systems Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience applying ML to complex, sensor-rich, or data-intensive problems (research, industrial, or scientific environments preferred)
• Research-oriented mindset with proven experience applying strong ML and statistical fundamentals to challenging data-intensive problems
• Proficiency in PyTorch or equivalent for scientific modeling, going well beyond basic tabular models; experience with vision models preferred
• Hands-on expertise across the full ML lifecycle, including temporal validation, leakage prevention, class imbalance, and production monitoring
• Strong communication skills and the ability to rapidly absorb manufacturing domain knowledge
• Demonstrated research or publication record in ML for complex systems or sensor data (strongly preferred)
Preferred:
• Experience with industrial or physical datasets in manufacturing, energy, or semiconductor environments
• Familiarity with optimization or physics-informed modeling
• Industrial manufacturing experience is a plus but not required
Company:
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.