Tesla · 5 months ago
Technical Program Manager, Optimus Actuators
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager for the Tesla Bot team to drive the development of robotic hand systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope, track deliverables, and ensure smooth execution through multiple development phases.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware engineering, design, and software/controls teams to define the scope and objectives of the robotic hand system
Define and drive tasks to be performed by technical contributors
Prioritize scope and feature lists to build product roadmap
Develop comprehensive project plans, including milestones, timelines, and development metrics across multiple pathways, while accounting for workflow interdependencies
Lead the teams through major research and development cycles, with a focus on preparing for mass production
Track and maintain key component and program metrics including cost, reliability, mass, and performance to schedule
Regularly communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to the executive and programs team
Prepare and present both high-level and detailed progress reports, making data-driven recommendations for course corrections when necessary
Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering field or equivalent experience
5+ years experience in technical program management or project leadership, in a robotics field
Technical experience with robotic systems is required
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive technical decisions as an impartial integrator
Exceptional problem-solving and project management abilities coupled with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work within a complex and fluid, fast-paced, demanding work environment
Preferred
Experience in robotic controls is preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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