Tesla · 11 hours ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell Factory Development Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $186K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager for Cell Factory Development Engineering. The role involves coordinating and managing the design, development, and implementation of pilot factories and labs to support the development of new cell products and technologies, ensuring alignment with Tesla's technology roadmap.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain the master schedule for equipment and labs for the pilot space, ensuring alignment with Tesla's technology roadmap
Partner with cross-functional teams to pinpoint and prioritize pilot factory requirements
Oversee pilot factory designs including layouts, equipment selection, and optimized process flows
Work closely with development teams to ensure pilot factories meet their technical and operational needs
Develop and track budgets and timelines for pilot factory initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation strategies to streamline the development process
Coordinate with facilities and construction to ensure the spaces meet the requirements
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience
Outstanding communication and project management skills, including leading teams and managing budgets effectively
Solid knowledge of safety protocols and regulations, such as OSHA and NFPA standards
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, fueled by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Familiarity with pilot factory operations, including process optimization and scaling from lab to production
Proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, visualization, and reporting systems
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities, thrive under pressure, and deliver results against tight deadlines
Strong organizational skills, with a track record of coordinating high-performing, cross-functional teams
Preferred
3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferred in pilot factory design and scale-up
Hands-on experience with factory layouts, material flow, logistics, equipment selection, and process development, with lithium-ion battery experience being a big plus
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other 2D/3D design tools is a plus
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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