Engineering Program Manager, Battery

Program Manager, Battery Module DevelopmentTesla's Energy Engineering group is seeking a technically accomplished individual to program manage battery module development supporting both Residential and Industrial Energy products. This role carries significant visibility to engineering and executive leadership.This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will own program execution from concept through production ramp and be expected to make engineering-informed decisions with confidence and conviction. You will be embedded in the module design engineering team, deeply involved in cell integration, mechanical design, abuse testing strategy, and manufacturing bring-up.You will lead technical discussions across design, manufacturing, reliability, supply chain, and test engineering — synthesizing inputs and exercising sound judgement when tradeoffs are required.

You will own CCB disposition, cut-in planning, build sequencing, and production change management for your programs. You will also be responsible for resource allocation across competing priorities and developing scalable processes and tools that improve how the engineering organization operates.We are looking for someone with strong mechanical design intuition who can evaluate a module assembly and identify risks before they become problems — someone who understands cell behavior under compression, thermal boundary conditions, and abuse test failure modes from first principles.You will be based out of the Bay Area (Palo Alto) with regular travel to manufacturing facilities as program needs dictate.ResponsibilitiesOwn battery module programs end-to-end: concept, prototype, validation, production ramp, and post-SOP change managementLead technical decisions across design, manufacturing, test, and supply chain — prioritize based on risk, impact, and resource availabilityLead CCB discussions, evaluate engineering changes for safety and production impact, and drive timely dispositionsDefine and own abuse test and validation strategy at the module level — understand failure modes and translate test results into design actionManage build planning, sample allocation, resource allocation, and material flow across multiple concurrent programs and cell platformsOwn BOM structure, release cycle, and configuration management through production launchDevelop and implement standardized processes, workflows, and tools that improve program execution efficiency and cross-functional coordinationPrepare and deliver program status updates, technical risk assessments, and recovery plans to executive leadershipRequirementsDegree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experienceDemonstrated program management experience delivering complex hardware programs from development through mass productionExperience in battery module or pack development, cell integration, or similar electromechanical assembly programsExperience with manufacturing line bring-up, production ramp, and managing engineering changes on a live production lineExperience with abuse and safety testing (thermal runaway, crush, nail penetration) and translating test outcomes into design requirementsExperience with prismatic or pouch cell module developmentDemonstrated ability to lead engineering decisions in cross-functional settings with authority and accountabilityProven ability to communicate effectively to executive audiences — distilling complex technical issues into clear, actionable summariesStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize when programs compete for limited resourcesTrack record of operating with high autonomy, earning trust from both engineers and leadership, and delivering results with minimal oversightCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $144,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.