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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect We're seeking a Fremont-based engineering manager to lead next-generation large-format cylindrical products, pioneered by Tesla, specifically for EVs. This position offers outsize leverage on the mission to deliver affordable & exhilarating vehicles that accelerate Earth's transition to sustainable energy! Our vertically-integrated program (from refining to recycling- electrode thru vehicle- hardware + software) uniquely enables full-stack engineering for extreme speed, precision and volume, leveraging troves of internal data, and super-aligned technical partners that carry years of execution pedigree and mass-production wisdom.

What You'll Do

Lead and grow team of 6+ design engineers; own new & derivative versions of Tesla's in-house 46x cell from initial requirements, through B~C phase development, to factory launch

Define & drive execution of bold projects that optimize cost / performance and neutralize vexing tradeoffs spanning product + factory

Foster respect & seamless collaboration with partner teams (Pack, Vehicle, Programs, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, NPI, Qualification, Supply Chain, CAE) to overcome multi-dimensional technical and business challenges

Establish design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency & rigor

Coordinate & drive response to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.)

Convert leadership direction into results; refine updates, represent team at prog / exec level

Recruit / develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture team culture

Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees, maintain high standard of work, justify resources and win leadership alignment

Stay in sync with San Diego & Austin peer managers to progressively elevate design team practices and streamline handoffs between our development & production sites

Master cell technology and the systems that build it

What You'll Bring

On-site in Fremont, California

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related specialization or equivalent experience

5 years of technical experience, minimum 2 years demonstrated leadership of other engineers

Sharp engineering 1st principles (in mechanics & heat transfer especially) plus a quantitative mindset, and track record of successfully launched products

Practiced in concept generation, CAD, tolerancing (GD&T), statistical analysis, DFM, DFMEA

Background in design for high-volume & automated precision manufacturing processes

Exceptional technical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)

Natural inclination to organize / motivate teams of people and improve workflows

Appetite for extreme ownership, hard work, and continuous improvement. We are resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands

Compensation and Benefits 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

Expected Compensation

$144,480 - $289,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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