Technical Program Manager, Cell Materials & Product Development

Technical Program ManagerBattery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive cell materials development and product introduction for our in-house 4680 cells. You will be the critical bridge between materials, design, manufacturing, quality and NPI to guide supplier qualification for in-production cells and new material designs and chemistries for future cell programs.ResponsibilitiesBridge cell and materials engineers with cell programs, working with downstream Cell PMs to plan new materials introductions for future in-house cell designsCreate and refine phase gate structures and requirements to capture the full gamut of materials development, from inception and design to introduction into cell productCollaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to crystallize project schedules for materials development and deploymentPartner with NPI and manufacturing teams to smoothly introduce cell materials changes into mass production cellsMaintain thorough documentation and clearly communicate project status, risks and solutions to stakeholdersRequirementsDegree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field/experienceDeep fundamental knowledge on materials science, electrochemistry, and energy storage devicesExperience with battery cell development, with a strong understanding of materials and design levers towards optimizing performance, cost and manufacturabilityPropensity for direct, hands-on materials formulation and characterization in the labExperience with prismatic cells is a plusCompensation & 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 $96,800 - $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.