November 19, 2024

Technical Program Manager, Cell Engineering

Mid • On-site

$88,000 - $150,000/yr

Fremont, CA

What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Team is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage new electrode manufacturing engineering projects. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups primarily within Tesla. You will interface across engineering disciplines within Cell Manufacturing, as well as Production Engineering and Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Factory Design, Construction to drive deployment plans of new internal manufacturing processes and equipment in our innovative Electrode area.

You will be immersed in engineering projects from development, design through install, commissioning, ramp, and handover to production. You will use your engineering background to understand the product requirements, technical risks, and validation strategy to accelerate the solutions generation and deployment process. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.

You will be based out of Fremont, California with opportunity for some travel to other Tesla sites and vendors.

What You’ll Do
  • Work with cross-functional teams such as Factory Design, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering and Operations and other supporting functions to scope out and drive projects for deployment of Cell Electrode manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Work with external suppliers to develop comprehensive plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, risks, resource requirements, and cost targets
  • Define and drive daily tasks to be performed on the manufacturing line by the multiple engineering disciplines
  • Inform prioritization of team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback
  • Track status of projects and action items against the schedule / project deliverables
  • Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks
  • Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for projects to the Cell engineering and leadership team
  • Drive delivery of selected manufacturing project scope
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience working with development, installation, and ramping up of mass production manufacturing equipment, in a mixture of engineering and project management roles (experience in process mixing and roll-to-roll equipment a plus)
  • Experience with Project Management tools, including Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence and other Agile Project Management methods
  • Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating scope, resource plans, and schedules
  • Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage teams
  • Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve
  • Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours
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:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

    $88,000 - $150,000/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.