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Technical Program Manager, Battery Manufacturing, Roadster

Company:
Tesla
Location:
Fremont, CA, 94537
Posted:
February 18, 2026
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Description:

What to Expect

Tesla isseekinga highly motivated Technical Program Manager to join the Battery Pack Manufacturing team. You will manage program execution from product design to factory operations, collaborating with world-class engineers who design and manufacture high-volume battery lines.

The role requires a highly organized mindset, passion for launchingnew technologies, and exceptional ability to unite teams for results. Our manufacturing processes and schedules push physical limits, demanding extreme attention to detail while driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly and at high quality. You will foster collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities. Additionally, you will understand project opportunities, challenges, and dependencies; translate scattered information into concise, complete messages; and communicate them to every team member. As the business process developmentlead, you will develop,maintain, and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery manufacturing execution, achieve cross-functional alignment, and deliver highly efficient systems. What You'll Do

Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines

Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment

Create,maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, and SOP

Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes

Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams

Track equipment readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements

Provide technical leadership and project management toidentifycreative,timelysolutions to key program challenges What You'll Bring

4+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields

Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively

Works well under pressure and manages conflicting prioritieswith ease

Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt to changes quickly

Experience with high-volume manufacturingand new product introduction

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience 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 - $217,200/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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