Technical Program Manager, Tabless

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 21, 2025
What to Expect We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our world-class team of engineers responsible for cell manufacturing equipment design and process development at the Tesla Cell Factory in Austin, TX. As a Technical Program Manager, you will manage projects, driving the design, development, and implementation of automated equipment. What You'll Do Concept to completion ownership of projects Drive project from concept through handover to production, acting as single point of contact Define and drive manufacturing program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets Set goals, track deliverables, identify risk and drive mitigations across all stages of the project Fully own project report-outs, presenting status, risks, mitigations and opportunities to every management tier at Tesla Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks Drive review, selection, budget and schedule of external equipment automation vendors and integrators What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or similar technical engineering discipline, or equivalent experience Experience with flexible web handling equipment and manufacturing systems is a plus, and/or fundamental understanding of tension, speed, and alignment 5-8 years working in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project management roles Comfortability with data visualization software such as Minitab/JMP and data analysis with SQL a plus Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects for mass-produced products Ability to comprehend complex problems and break them down into manageable, clearly understood work streams Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along 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