What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Operations Supervisor, Vehicle Engineering, Validation Platforms position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
The Lab Operations Supervisor oversees the daily operations of multiple lab and testing facilities in the Bay Area. This role involves managing space planning, project coordination, logistics, and workforce supervision. Responsibilities include rigging projects, consumables stocking, equipment maintenance, contractor access, hazardous waste (hazwaste) compliance, recycling, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support. Additionally, the supervisor schedules training, maintains signage and documentation, supports offsite testing, and acts as the primary point of contact for lab services. The role also involves leading new lab setups, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence through organization, safety compliance, and team performance management.
What You'll Do
- Oversee daily lab operations across multiple locations, ensuring organization, safety, and efficiency
- Manage space planning, project walkthroughs, rigging projects, and scope definition for lab initiatives
- Coordinate logistics, including truck scheduling, consumables stocking, equipment maintenance, and coolant/fluids supply
- Supervise contractor access, hazwaste handling, recycling programs, and compliance with EHS standards
- Schedule and track workforce training (e.g., forklift, reach truck) and conduct team performance reviews
- Lead lab setup for new buildings, including signage, consumables cabinets, and Fastenal satellite stations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, workplace services, and offsite testing coordination
- Maintain documentation and communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, JIRA, welcome handouts) to support lab operations
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in lab operations, facilities management, or technical project coordination
- Strong organizational and space planning skills with the ability to manage employees at multiple sites
- Knowledge of EHS standards, hazwaste handling, and recycling/5S practices
- Proficiency in logistics coordination, including scheduling and consumables inventory management
- Proven ability to supervise a team of 5 direct reports, including conducting performance reviews and team management
- Technical proficiency with collaboration tools such as SharePoint and JIRA
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and contractor management
- Flexibility to support offsite testing, exterior maintenance, and new lab setup projects
- Must be based out of the Fremont, CA site, with occasional travel between nearby sites; infrequent travel outside the Bay Area may be required
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
Expected Compensation
$96,000 - $144,000/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. 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 : $96,000 - $144,000