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Technical Program Manager, Tabless

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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


  • 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


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