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Associate Manager, Process, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026
What to Expect

Tesla is seekinga highly motivated individual to lead, support, and manage a team of process technicians in our journey to enable world class manufacturing of Tesla's cutting-edge humanoid AI robot. The primary quality we are looking for is an exceptional ability to learn quickly and implement strategies for training effectively. This role will support the Production team through prepping and planning and specifically be an extension of the engineering staff in critical process development operations. This individual must be highly organized and possess an excellent ability to communicate.


What You'll Do
  • Ability to mentor and develop a strong team through selective recruitment, thorough on-boarding, training, and coaching within the team
  • Oversee a team of technicians and supervisors to troubleshoot yield fall-out, repair/rework, documentation, and accurate material inventory management in a rapidly evolving BOM and manufacturing process. The operation to learn is as large as the operation to build and requires an effective communicator to allow seamless flow of information between shifts
  • Develop and maintain strategies for effective team skillset versatility
  • Develop effective training methodologies to support production associate onboarding and certification to highly complex assembly processes in a dynamic environment
  • Maintain inventory of tools, rework parts & consumable materials for process technician use
  • Standard development and creation of repair procedures

What You'll Bring
  • 5 years of relevant experience in an assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance environment, minimum 2 years managing a team
  • 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/operations leadership role
  • Degree in a technical domain, or equivalent. Prior Process repair, End-of-line repair, or Remanufacturing career history highly preferred
  • Ability to work and lead effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization
  • Enthusiastic, innovative, and take-charge attitude. This candidate can work independently and set the team's priorities based on competing and urgent priorities
  • Proficient in lean manufacturing methodologies and leadership
  • Proven record of developing technician team skillsets

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Pet Insurance
    Expected Compensation
    $112,000 - $168,000/annual salary benefits

    Pay 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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $112,000 - $168,000

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