Tesla Motors, Inc.
Technical Program Manager, Optimus Hardware
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The Optimus (Tesla Bot) team is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive hardware development. The Technical Program Manager’s core responsibility will be managing execution for new hardware development, testing, industrialization, design improvements, and industrialization. This individual will support the Engineering team by organizing and tracking all relevant schedules and metrics across active hardware projects. They will also be the team’s central owner for specific hardware subsystem project plans, and work with Global Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, and Tesla suppliers to ensure production demand is met and drive escalation and resolution for any risks to schedule. In addition to exceptional organization skills, the PM must also utilize strong technical skills to work in depth with multiple engineering teams to organize technical reviews, testing, and validation planning. They are expected to have a working understanding of electromechanical actuator design, testing, manufacturing, assembly, and a clear understanding of relevant technical risks.
What You’ll Do
Create, own, and manage design, build, industrialization, and test plans across multiple hardware development projects and communicate and resolve issues
Central point of contact for specific hardware development, testing, and industrialization plans
Coordinate with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules
Track and maintain key components and program metrics including cost, reliability, mass, and performance to schedule
Lead critical priority reaction plans for design and quality risks
Lead development of design, testing and validation timelines, DFMEAs, and DFMs
Manage prototype sourcing and logistics for early-stage program needs
Facilitate logistics and tracking for priority projects including shipment of prototype parts and test units amongst internal, supplier, and external test sites
Conduct regular reviews with senior management to present project status updates
Collaborate with Engineering Part and System owners on Product updates and ensure all changes are well-documented and efficiently implemented
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
3+ years of experience in project management for complex electromechanical products
Extensive background in sourcing electric motors, geartrains, castings, and long lead time products
Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability – able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
Experience analyzing product metrics, business cases, and schedules for large scale product implementation
Compensation and Benefits A full-time Tesla employee is eligible for competitive pay and benefits at day 1 of hire.
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 with $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 Plan, 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
Backup childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits: 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: $88,000 – $186,000 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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What You’ll Do
Create, own, and manage design, build, industrialization, and test plans across multiple hardware development projects and communicate and resolve issues
Central point of contact for specific hardware development, testing, and industrialization plans
Coordinate with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules
Track and maintain key components and program metrics including cost, reliability, mass, and performance to schedule
Lead critical priority reaction plans for design and quality risks
Lead development of design, testing and validation timelines, DFMEAs, and DFMs
Manage prototype sourcing and logistics for early-stage program needs
Facilitate logistics and tracking for priority projects including shipment of prototype parts and test units amongst internal, supplier, and external test sites
Conduct regular reviews with senior management to present project status updates
Collaborate with Engineering Part and System owners on Product updates and ensure all changes are well-documented and efficiently implemented
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
3+ years of experience in project management for complex electromechanical products
Extensive background in sourcing electric motors, geartrains, castings, and long lead time products
Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability – able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
Experience analyzing product metrics, business cases, and schedules for large scale product implementation
Compensation and Benefits A full-time Tesla employee is eligible for competitive pay and benefits at day 1 of hire.
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 with $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 Plan, 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
Backup childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits: 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: $88,000 – $186,000 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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