Engineering Program Manager, Battery

What To Expect
Tesla's Energy Engineering group is seeking a technically accomplished individual to program manage battery module development supporting both Residential and Industrial Energy products. This role carries significant visibility to engineering and executive leadership.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will own program execution from concept through production ramp and be expected to make engineering-informed decisions with confidence and conviction. You will be embedded in the module design engineering team, deeply involved in cell integration, mechanical design, abuse testing strategy, and manufacturing bring-up.

You will lead technical discussions across design, manufacturing, reliability, supply chain, and test engineering — synthesizing inputs and exercising sound judgement when tradeoffs are required. You will own CCB disposition, cut-in planning, build sequencing, and production change management for your programs. You will also be responsible for resource allocation across competing priorities and developing scalable processes and tools that improve how the engineering organization operates.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical design intuition who can evaluate a module assembly and identify risks before they become problems — someone who understands cell behavior under compression, thermal boundary conditions, and abuse test failure modes from first principles.

You will be based out of the Bay Area (Palo Alto) with regular travel to manufacturing facilities as program needs dictate.

What You'll Do

Own battery module programs end-to-end: concept, prototype, validation, production ramp, and post-SOP change management

Lead technical decisions across design, manufacturing, test, and supply chain — prioritize based on risk, impact, and resource availability

Lead CCB discussions, evaluate engineering changes for safety and production impact, and drive timely dispositions

Define and own abuse test and validation strategy at the module level — understand failure modes and translate test results into design action

Manage build planning, sample allocation, resource allocation, and material flow across multiple concurrent programs and cell platforms

Own BOM structure, release cycle, and configuration management through production launch

Develop and implement standardized processes, workflows, and tools that improve program execution efficiency and cross-functional coordination

Prepare and deliver program status updates, technical risk assessments, and recovery plans to executive leadership

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Demonstrated program management experience delivering complex hardware programs from development through mass production

Experience in battery module or pack development, cell integration, or similar electromechanical assembly programs

Experience with manufacturing line bring-up, production ramp, and managing engineering changes on a live production line

Experience with abuse and safety testing (thermal runaway, crush, nail penetration) and translating test outcomes into design requirements

Experience with prismatic or pouch cell module development

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering decisions in cross-functional settings with authority and accountability

Proven ability to communicate effectively to executive audiences — distilling complex technical issues into clear, actionable summaries

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize when programs compete for limited resources

Track record of operating with high autonomy, earning trust from both engineers and leadership, and delivering results with minimal oversight

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$144,800 - $217,200/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.

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