Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell NPI

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing electric cars and battery technology.
$88,000 - $186,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell NPI

Tesla is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) team for their 4680 cell production. Based in Fremont, CA, this role is crucial for driving product and process changes in battery manufacturing. The position involves leading cross-functional teams in testing and validating systems, maintaining program roadmaps, and coordinating with various departments including safety, design, manufacturing, and quality. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in technical program management within high-volume manufacturing environments, with a strong engineering background and expertise in product launches. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $88,000 to $186,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. Tesla's mission in sustainable energy and transportation makes this an exciting opportunity to contribute to revolutionary battery technology development. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell NPI

  • Lead product/process changes & support development of manufacturing processes for 4680 cell production
  • Lead team in testing and validating systems, parts, & processes involved in cell production
  • Maintain program roadmaps and lead deep-dive technical challenge forums
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts within existing manufacturing systems
  • Support design and engineering teams in early development trials/builds
  • Analyze and determine optimal solutions for change coordination
  • Lead program trials/builds across different maturity levels

Requirements For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell NPI

  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience as a Technical Project/Program Manager in high-volume manufacturing
  • Experience in New Product Introduction or product/process launches
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with pilot and/or mass production manufacturing
  • Strong engineering skills and proven track record
  • Production Operations Knowledge
  • Understanding of manufacturing validation process

Benefits For Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell NPI

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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