Engineering Program Manager, Charging
Description For Engineering Program Manager, Charging
Tesla's Energy Engineering group is seeking a dynamic Engineering Program Manager to lead AC and DC Charging programs. This role combines technical expertise with project management, requiring coordination across multiple teams including design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field operations. Based in Palo Alto, the position involves shepherding projects from concept through prototype validation to production ramp.
The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering background to understand product and manufacturing requirements, manage technical risks, and accelerate development processes. They will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, communicating status updates, and developing recovery plans when needed. The role demands high autonomy while contributing to organizational improvement.
Working at Tesla offers an opportunity to impact sustainable energy solutions with competitive compensation ($100,000-$186,000) and comprehensive benefits. The position includes travel to manufacturing facilities in California or Nevada, providing hands-on involvement in Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
This role is perfect for someone who combines technical engineering knowledge with strong program management skills, can work effectively across multiple teams, and is passionate about bringing innovative charging solutions to market. The position offers growth opportunities within Tesla's dynamic environment while contributing to revolutionary sustainable energy products.
Responsibilities For Engineering Program Manager, Charging
- Work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to identify and scope projects for Charging
- Manage product cost down and quality improvements
- Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for design and manufacturing engineering projects
- Prioritize engineering team's work based on risk, resources and payback
- Define processes for risk and change management
- Interface with cross-functional teams for product development
Requirements For Engineering Program Manager, Charging
- Demonstrated experience in management of engineering projects for mass produced products
- Experience with manufacturing line bring up and ramp to mass production
- Understanding of engineering product design cycle
- Understanding of multilevel Bill of Material hierarchy
- Skills with common program management tools
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain personnel
Benefits For Engineering Program Manager, Charging
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
