Technical Program Manager, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla
Texas
What To Expect
Tesla’s 4680 team’s goal is to change the cell manufacturing industry by making the most energy dense and cost-effective battery cells in the most cutting edge, compact and energy efficient factories in the world. Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to help manage the deployment of capacity expansion projects and validate our factory engineering designs and processes.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the design and execution of 4680 cell production factories as part of the Factory Development team. The successful candidate will have a background in running technical projects/programs and be eager to carry out a variety of engineering and project management tasks from factory concept derivation, utility modelling/forecasting, creating/maintaining schedules and in-field co-ordination of contractors and Tesla personnel. 

The individual will possess the ability to use (or rapidly learn) project management software such as Primavera (P6) to plan out Factory upgrades / expansions while being eager to learn about how cells are manufactured and how factories are built.

What You'll Do

Develop an understanding of our factory design and manufacturing processes, defining factory requirements, layouts, and goals Be the bridge that secures program alignment between the large cross functional team needed to design, plan, and build a manufacturing factory. Notably, various manufacturing teams, production, factory engineering, construction, facilities, material flow, workplace & people spaces, and more In field coordination with other process, mechanical, electrical and support disciplines including project managers, manufacturing reps, and other stakeholdersOwn / maintain the manufacturing deployment schedule for capacity expansions using scheduling & cost modeling software (Primavera P6) Field Verification - Measuring key factory process parameters in field to validate designs / trouble shoot Construction Checklists / walk downs – Act as MFG representative holding factory construction team accountable to space turnover checklists Sustaining factory improvement projects - Follow up and drive to completion

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability Engineering experience on manufacturing and industrial projects from concept to delivery Experience and understanding of building and manufacturing facilities design and construction Experience building project schedules with software such as Primavera P6 / MS Project Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner, can-do mindset and passionate about manufacturing infrastructure Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments Subcontractor and consulting engineer management experience Cylindrical cell manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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

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Posted 2026-05-27

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