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Staff Engineering Program Manager, Battery Cell
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Tesla What To Expect
Cutting edge battery technology is at the heart of Tesla’s business, and the Tesla in‑house cell team is looking for a highly motivated technical program manager who will take cell programs from conceptual design through mass production. This role requires deep familiarity with lithium‑ion cell design, a passion for launching new technologies, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. You will be at the center of our technology teams, driving collaboration between Cell Design, Cell Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production, translating scattered information into a clear execution plan and reducing ambiguity in Tesla’s plans while delivering on our commitments to Tesla’s pack and vehicle teams. What You’ll Do
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 through 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 What You’ll Bring
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 Experience in a high‑throughput manufacturing environment (semiconductor, solar, batteries, specialty chemicals) is preferred 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 with $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions) and Paid Holidays Back‑up 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
$100,000 – $216,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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Apply for the
Staff Engineering Program Manager, Battery Cell
role at
Tesla What To Expect
Cutting edge battery technology is at the heart of Tesla’s business, and the Tesla in‑house cell team is looking for a highly motivated technical program manager who will take cell programs from conceptual design through mass production. This role requires deep familiarity with lithium‑ion cell design, a passion for launching new technologies, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. You will be at the center of our technology teams, driving collaboration between Cell Design, Cell Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production, translating scattered information into a clear execution plan and reducing ambiguity in Tesla’s plans while delivering on our commitments to Tesla’s pack and vehicle teams. What You’ll Do
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 through 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 What You’ll Bring
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 Experience in a high‑throughput manufacturing environment (semiconductor, solar, batteries, specialty chemicals) is preferred 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 with $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions) and Paid Holidays Back‑up 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
$100,000 – $216,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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