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Technical Program Manager, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
What to Expect

Tesla's4680 team's goal isto change the cell manufacturing industry by making the most energy dense and cost-effective battery cells in the mostcutting edge, compact and energy efficient factories in the world. Tesla is looking for a highly motivatedTechnical Program Managertohelpmanage the deploymentofcapacity expansionprojectsandvalidateour factory engineering designs and processes.

This individual willbe responsible forsupporting the design and execution of 4680 cell production factories as part of the FactoryDevelopmentteam. The successful candidate will have a backgroundinrunning technical projects/programsand be eager to carry out a variety of engineering and project management tasksfromfactoryconcept derivation, utility modelling/forecasting, creating/maintainingschedules andin-field co-ordination of contractors and Tesla personnel.

The individual willpossessthe ability to use (or rapidly learn) project management software such as Primavera (P6) to plan out Factory upgrades / expansions while being eager to learn about how cells are manufactured and how factories are built.


What You'll Do
  • Develop an understanding of our factory design and manufacturing processes, definingfactory requirements, layouts, and goals

  • Be the bridge that secures program alignment between the large cross functional team needed to design, plan, and build a manufacturing factory. Notably, various manufacturing teams, production, factory engineering, construction, facilities, material flow, workplace & people spaces, and more

  • In field coordination with otherprocess, mechanical, electrical and support disciplines including project managers, manufacturing reps, and other stakeholders

  • Own /maintainthe manufacturing deployment schedule for capacity expansions using scheduling & cost modeling software (Primavera P6)

  • Field Verification - Measuring key factory process parameters in field tovalidatedesigns / trouble shoot

  • Construction Checklists / walk downs-Act as MFG representative holding factoryconstructionteam accountable to space turnover checklists

  • Sustaining factory improvement projects - Follow up and drive to completion


What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

  • Engineering experience on manufacturing and industrial projects from concept to delivery

  • Experience and understanding of building and manufacturing facilities design and construction

  • Experience building project schedules with software such as Primavera P6 / MS Project

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan

  • Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner, can-do mindset and passionate about manufacturing infrastructure

  • Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments

  • Subcontractor and consulting engineer management experience

  • Cylindrical cell manufacturing experience preferred but notrequired


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:

  • 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

    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.

     

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