Tesla · 19 hours ago
Associate Lab Manager, Reliability Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a Lab Manager to lead the Reliability Lab and a team of technicians. The role focuses on product reliability, process improvements, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence in testing and resource management.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and communicate project requirements to the team, manage day-to-day build and inventory tasks, and provide regular updates to management
Design and implement process improvements to enhance lab efficiency, scalability, and alignment with project timelines
Manage resource allocation (equipment, personnel, materials) to support testing schedules and critical path projects
Collaborate with engineering teams to forecast tasks, plan resources, and secure materials for timely project initiation
Improve and implement high-quality processes to support scalable growth, drive shop efficiency, and adapt to evolving business needs
Continuously refine strategies and planning using historical project performance data
Develop methods to enhance employee productivity, reduce resource waste, and optimize operational efficiency
Recruit, assign, and evaluate team members; identify growth opportunities, provide actionable feedback, and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional development
Oversee the design and deployment of scalable infrastructure architectures to align with technical and business objectives, ensuring robustness and future-readiness
Implement monitoring and maintenance protocols to guarantee infrastructure reliability, performance optimization, and adherence to compliance standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a shop manager in a research and development (R&D) environment
3+ years of proven leadership experience in a technical R&D setting
Demonstrated expertise in managing staffing, budgets, inventory, equipment, schedules, and capacity
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings
Proven ability to lead organizational change with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive mindset
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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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
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