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 experience
Experience 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
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