Tesla · 1 month ago
Staff Engineering Program Manager, Battery Cell
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expTesla is a leader in cutting-edge battery technology and is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineering Program Manager to oversee cell programs from conceptual design through mass production. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead a cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new battery cells
Collaborate across sites to solve complex cell design, qualification, and ramp problems
Create, maintain, and communicate cell program schedules though all program phases: development, design lock, qualification, process development, ramp, and launch
Coordinate milestones with technology development, product design, manufacturing engineering, facilities, and production teams
Facilitate design & troubleshooting conversations within the technical working team
Identify program risks or gaps with no clear ownership and ensure they are appropriately addressed and closed
Track program risks and report effectively on status, blockers, and changes
Travel to lab, pilot and production sites to provide on-site leadership during critical phases of the cell program lifecycle
Develop and maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholders, including key executives
Identify team priorities and motivate the project team to complete critical tasks within time and resource constraints
Qualification
Required
Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields
Deep familiarity with lithium-ion battery design, battery materials, and cell development
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Works well under pressure, adapt to changes quickly, and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead large teams
Able and willing to travel to Tesla or vendor sites up to 20% of the time
Preferred
Experience in a high-throughput manufacturing environment (semiconductor, solar, batteries, specialty chemicals)
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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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
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