Technical Program Manager, Cell Assembly

What to Expect

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our world-class team of engineers responsible for cell manufacturing equipment design and process development at the Tesla Cell Pilot Line in Fremont, CA. As a Technical Program Manager, you will manage projects, driving the design, development, and implementation of automated equipment.

What You'll Do

• Concept to completion ownership of projects
• Drive project from concept through handover to production, acting as single point of contact
• Define and drive manufacturing program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets
• Set goals, track deliverables, identify risk and drive mitigations across all stages of the project
• Fully own project report-outs, presenting status, risks, mitigations and opportunities to every management tier at Tesla
• Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team
• Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks
• Drive review, selection, budget and schedule of external equipment automation vendors and integrators

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or similar technical engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years working in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project management roles
• Comfortability with data visualization software such as Minitab/JMP and data analysis with SQL a plus
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects for mass-produced products
• Ability to comprehend complex problems and break them down into manageable, clearly understood work streams
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities

Compensation and Benefits 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 $96,800 - $168,000/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.