Tesla · 2 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, In House Cell Engineering New Technologies
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $168K/yr
2+ years expTesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated technical program manager to manage new technology development for Tesla’s cell engineering organization. This role serves as the organizer and focal point for different technology initiatives, ensuring teams are coordinated and developing technologies with the right urgency and prioritization.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Organize cell technology development projects at Tesla and partners
Collaborate across sites to solve complex materials and cell design issues
Create, maintain, and communicate project schedules, including key handoff points
Prepare for and lead executive review meetings
Facilitate design and troubleshooting conversations within the technical working team
Track project risks and report effectively on status, blockers, and changes
Travel to lab and pilot sites to provide on-site leadership during critical activities/sprints
Develop and maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholders
Identify team priorities and motivate the project team
Qualification
Required
Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience with exposure to chemistry, solid-state physics, and transport phenomena
2+ years of program management or engineering experience in hardware development
Direct experience with lithium-ion battery design, battery materials, and cell development
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Works well under pressure, adapts to changes quickly, and manages 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
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.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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