Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test EngineeringJob Category: ManufacturingLocation: [Location]Req. ID: 235094Job Type: Full-timeWhat to ExpectTesla'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 all 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.What You'll Do

• Accountable for creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules and plans for developing and deploying custom manufacturing equipment to meet start of production and ramp.
• Drive action with internal and cross-functional teams to successfully complete projects within time, budget, and resource constraints.
• Track project progress and report effectively on status, blockers, and changes to plan of record with effective communication channels to all stakeholders.
• Identify creative and timely solutions to key program challenges.
• Track resourcing of projects and drive resource balancing between different program priorities.
• Advise and develop systems and best practices for communication and change management.
• Complete appropriate documentation and ensure accuracy of data across Tesla systems (Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Polarion, SolidWorks PDM).What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, proof of exceptional ability and being hands-on, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for managing change.
  • Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules.
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Understanding of design cycle and design problem-solving processes.
  • Exposure to electrical test instruments (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, etc.) is a plus.Compensation and BenefitsAlong 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.Expected Compensation: $88,000 - $150,000/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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