Technical Program Manager, Fasteners, Optimus

What to Expect

As part of the Fasteners group within Tesla's Materials Engineering organization, this individual will drive materials and fasteners development, validation, concern resolution, and information programs, covering the group’s technology roadmap, database systems, and test programs. This position will focus on our humanoid robotics program, Optimus, along with other critical programs as-needed. This position requires up to 20% travel.

What You'll Do

• Coordination of activities to support deliverables for materials and fasteners development programs, working with cross-functional engineering groups to drive programs to a targeted, on-time completion
• Coordination and facilitation of materials and fasteners validation programs, driving timely completion and rapid visibility of test results
• Champion materials concerns across all product platforms, prioritizing countermeasure development and communicating updates broadly
• Ensure learnings from concerns are carried over to new programs, contributing to design reviews and DFMEAs
• Definition support for timelines pertaining to root-cause analysis, countermeasure development, and countermeasure validation of concerns around the launch of new programs
• Creation of tools for enabling on-time delivery of high-priority projects, ensuring deliverables across cross functional groups are defined and met

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in automotive, robotics, or other consumer product manufacturing fields preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of one or multiple material classes (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) which will be applied to Tesla's products
• Experience with program management, supplier engagement, and cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 20%

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$96,800 - $336,000/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.

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.