What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Technical Program Manager to join the Optimus Manufacturing team and manage program execution alongside a team of world-class engineers that are responsible for designing and manufacturing the power electronics that are at the heart of our products.
The role requires a highly organized and detail orientated mindset along with a passion for launching new technologies with an unparalleled ability to bring people together as a single team with a single goal. Our designs, manufacturing processes and program schedules push the limits of what is physically possible. You will coordinate collaboration between design engineering, manufacturing, quality, construction, and production to ensure our team’s goals are aligned with company priorities. You will work to understand the opportunities, challenges, and dependencies of each project, translate scattered information into a concise and complete message, and communicate to every team member. You will remove roadblocks before they impact the program and aim to make our team efficient and effective.
What You'll Do
Manage the cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines in all Tesla locations. Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment
Accountable for creating, maintaining & communicating schedules & plans for manufacturing projects including process development, process validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, SOP, etc.
Prepare roll-up information for senior leadership
Coordinate build milestones with manufacturing engineering, construction, facilities, and production
Track equipment readiness & report effectively on status, blockers & changes
Track project costs & drive cost management improvement
Develop & maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and project management skills to identify creative & timely solutions to key program challenges
Identify team priorities & motivate the project team to complete critical tasks
Drive action with internal & cross-functional teams to complete projects within time & resource constraints
What You'll Bring
3 or more years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management
Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)
Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones
Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment
First-hand experience as a manufacturing engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
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 - $288,000/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.
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