Tesla · 3 months ago
Engineering Program Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTesla is a leading company in advanced infrastructure design and engineering. The Engineering Program Manager will lead the design and engineering of Tesla facilities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and fostering collaboration across various teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the full design and engineering of Tesla facilities from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with aggressive program objectives
Gather and develop a deep understanding of stakeholder requirements to synthesize complex inputs into actionable engineering scopes and priorities
Develop comprehensive engineering project plans, secure leadership alignment, and communicate infrastructure design scope effectively to engineering teams
Drive the formation of internal and external engineering teams, including managing third-party consultant contracts, budgets, and innovative design strategies
Own the execution of high-quality engineering deliverables (e.g., IFC) essential for procurement, costing, permitting, and construction activities
Develop and own detailed engineering program schedules, while proactively identifying and mitigating dependencies, risks, and gaps
Lead technical deep dives, process safety studies, options analysis, feasibility exercises, and value engineering to support informed decision-making
Own cross-functional design reviews (2D and 3D) and engineering management of change for the program
Support funding requests, construction administration, and project status reporting on progress, actions, and risks
Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in factory engineering development and drive their implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, process/chemical, structural, or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within Architectural/Engineering firms or design-build firms
Experience leading engineering for complex infrastructure (i.e. Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Data Center, Central Plant systems) is a major plus
Full understanding of all engineering disciplines and ability to demonstrate skills to manage engineering resources
Proven record in delivery of IFB, IFP and IFC packages
Excellent communication skills with ability to understand complex topics/ problems and distill the message clearly
Preferred
Design-build and Pre-Construction Project Management experience is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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