Sr. Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Optimus

$112k - $253.2k

Full-time

Tesla

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager on the Optimus Manufacturing Engineering team to drive the design, build and launch of high-volume manufacturing lines for humanoid robots. You will own programs from concept to completion, managing scope, schedule, cost and execution across assembly lines in global Tesla facilities. You will coordinate design engineering, manufacturing, controls, testing, software, quality, construction, and production to align team goals with company priorities. You will translate scattered information into a clear message, remove roadblocks before they impact the program, and drive the team toward production targets that push the limits of what is physically possible.
The key objective of the team is to develop new and innovative manufacturing lines in the factory to achieve ambitious production goals. All these manufacturing processes will be initially planned, assembled and tested at our Tesla facilities.
What You'll Do
Own concept-to-completion delivery of manufacturing programs from ideation and validation through production execution Create, maintain & communicate schedules & plans covering process development, process validation, line design, equipment fabrication, Factory Acceptance Test, shipping, Site Acceptance Test and production ramp Drive vendor partnerships with supply chain & purchasing to align on engineering requirements, scope, schedule & cost Coordinate build milestones with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, controls, facilities, construction & operation teams Set goals, track deliverables, identify risk & drive mitigations across all project stages Track equipment readiness, project cost & report status, blockers & changes to senior leadership Drive requirements & solutions with internal stakeholders across infrastructure, logistics, controls, software & manufacturing engineering Identify team priorities & motivate the project team to complete critical tasks within time & resource constraints Own report-outs across all levels of management & functions within Tesla Travel 10-25% domestically & internationally to support builds, FAT, install, commissioning & vendor engagements
What You'll Bring
Degree in engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience across a mix of engineering & project management Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($5M-$25M+) Experience coordinating between technical & non-technical team members across multiple time zones Experience with project management tools such as MS Project & JIRA First-hand experience as a manufacturing engineer in a complex construction, production or manufacturing environment Ability to handle stress & drive the program forward amid competing priorities & conflicting requirements Self-driven, passionate, responsible & responsive with strong ownership of outcomes
Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $253,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
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