Technical Program Manager, Compute Hardware Validation

What to Expect

The Global Hardware Development team is a cross functional, cross programs and cross systems organization whose mission is to ensure that every vehicle product is meeting our strict requirements for functionality, durability, strength and abuse. It encompasses mechanical, electrical, thermal and systems verification and validation, from characterization to accelerated life testing.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who is willing to undertake amazing challenges of managing validation endeavors by connecting all stakeholders, managing priorities and expectations, feeding back test results and design concerns in order to minimize product uncertainties before launch.

What You'll Do

• Own the scope, schedule, implementation and escalation of validation projects and results from start to finish
• Be the primary driver for identifying organizational restrictions like resource limitations, timeline and scope misalignments, and escalate to x-func leadership with meaningful resolution options
• Set high leverage goals, track deliverables, manage expectations, identify risk and drive alignment across all stages of the project
• Work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Service Engineering, Supply Chain and the engineering leadership team to gather new requirements scope and timelines, and escalate issues to ensure prompt resolution
• Aide in driving technical conversations and issues to closure, defining next steps, and ensuring follow-ups are owned
• Resolve conflict productively across teams
• Maximize productivity in a constantly changing environment of shifting priorities with inherent resource limitations

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electronics, Computer, Mechatronics engineering or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and software development workflow
• 2-3 years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing or managing engineering change operations
• Demonstrated experience in technical program management with many cross functional teams, with exceptional organization and communication skills
• Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of AI hardware development, including DRAM, HBM, Serdes, PCIE, Direct-to-chip cooling and mechanical packaging
• Problem solver with a talent for approaching complex challenges with a positive outlook, employing high social intelligence to make sure that all stakeholders feel adequately responded to.

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

Expected Compensation

$96,800 - $253,200/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.