Andreas Meisel

About Andreas Meisel

I combine thorough understanding of complex cross-functional Engineering programs and Reliability/Quality methodologies. Currently, I am the Reliability engineering leader for all vehicle products and platforms, Dojo supercomputer and Optimus bot at Tesla (Design for Reliability, Operational Reliability, Field Failure Analysis, and Supplier Reliability Management).Expertise at a Glance:• Leading edge team development• Reliability and Quality programs• Design for Reliability implementation• Electrical and mechanical testing • Electronic devices• Failure and root cause analysis • On-time execution • Technical program management • Supplier reliability and quality management• Warranty and litigation strategies• Research & Development• Process development• Efficiency & output enhancement• Materials science• Nanotechnology• Ph.D. in Physics• Bilingual in English and German (naturalized US citizen).Professional Profile:• Skillful manager of peer recognized high-performance teams. Excels in selecting and developing individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Directly responsible for a team of ~45. • Oversees design, execution, and implementation of reliability validation programs and strategies for electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanic hardware products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through End of Life (EOL).• Combines technical competence with dependability and loyalty to carry out responsibilities to a successful conclusion.• Technical program management: controlling schedules, tasks, risks and resources through utilization of SharePoint, Jira, and project server management tools.• Effectively engages with diverse range of individuals, from top-level executives to technical staff, fostering efficient communication.• Strong knowledge of problem solving methodologies. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.• Author of 45 publications (5,500 citations as of 2021) and 20+ patents/patent applications.

Experience

1. Sr Mgr for Test and Reliability Engineering

   Tesla

   May 2019 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Reliability engineering leader for all Tesla vehicle platforms. Optimus robot. Dojo Supercomputer.· Managing several high-performance teams working on design and reliability validation of vehicle, energy, and other future products. · Design for Reliability - Strategies and implementation.· Electrical and mechanical testing - Test design and execution.· Electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical hardware products. · Components and systems.

Education

• Goethe University Frankfurt

  M.Sc., B.Sc. in Physics, Optics, Physical Chemistry

• Max Planck-Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany

  Ph.D., Physics: Polymer Light Emitting Diodes

• University of California, Berkeley

  Postdoctoral Researcher, Alivisatos Group, Dept. of Chem.

Skills

• Nanotechnology
• Reliability Test
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Customer Engagement
• Characterization
• Solar Cells
• Printed Electronics
• Patents
• Team Management
• Renewable Energy
• Nanomaterials
• Product Development
• Physics
• Spc
• Six Sigma
• Chemistry
• Reliability
• Semiconductors
• Optics
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Solar Energy
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• Reliability Engineering
• Materials Science
• R&D
• Photovoltaics