Technical Program Manager, Tabless

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 Factory in Austin, TX. 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

Experience with flexible web handling equipment and manufacturing systems is a plus, and/or fundamental understanding of tension, speed, and alignment

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:

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)

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