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. This role is based in Fremont, CA at the Kato facility, a development-heavy site where you'll be responsible for driving product and process changes in battery cell manufacturing. You'll work with cross-functional teams including safety, design, manufacturing, quality, and engineering departments to validate and scale new technologies. The position requires deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex programs across different maturity levels. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of Tesla's battery technology innovation, working in a fast-paced environment where you'll directly impact the company's manufacturing capabilities and future of electric vehicles. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $88,000 to $186,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and stock purchase options. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of technical program management experience in high-volume manufacturing, with a strong engineering background and proven ability to solve complex problems.

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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
  • Establish/maintain validation standards and develop testing protocols
  • Support design and engineering teams in early development trials/builds
  • Analyze and determine optimal solutions for change coordination
  • Work with stakeholders to refine problem statements and drive informed decisions

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
  • Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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