Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Technical Program ManagerTesla's Manufacturing Test Engineering group is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Technical Program Manager to drive development of custom manufacturing equipment with mechanical, electrical, controls and software engineers. As a Technical Program Manager for this team, you'll be part of the group responsible for developing manufacturing testing equipment for Optimus and other Tesla products. A very exciting role where you will interact with product designers, firmware engineers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain, and production.You will interface with cross functional teams to identify and define product constraints and identify key change items.

You will help to define and drive the development, validation, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment to various factories around the world. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, motivate the team to meet aggressive deadlines, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules and plans for developing and deploying custom manufacturing equipment to meet start of production and rampDrive action with internal and cross functional teams to successfully complete projects within time, budget, and resource constraintsTrack project progress and report effectively on status, blockers, and changes to plan of record with effective communication channels to all stakeholdersIdentify creative and timely solutions to key program challengesTrack resourcing of projects and drive resource balancing between different program prioritiesAdvise and develop systems and best practices for communication and change managementComplete appropriate documentation and ensure accuracy of data across Tesla systems (Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Polarion, SolidWorks PDM)RequirementsMinimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and program management rolesProven experience creating, maintaining, and clearly communicating project schedules while collaborating cross-functionallyUnderstanding of design cycle and design problem solving processesTPM tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Sharepoint, Polarion, SoldWorks PDM)Exposure to electrical test instruments (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, etc.)Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experienceCompensation & 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 $112,000 - $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.