Sr. Technical Program Manager, Energy
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager for our Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines. The Technical Program Manager will work to manage technical projects from kickoff to closeout along with several Manufacturing Engineering peers. Throughout this process, the candidate is responsible for identifying risks to the project and for driving solutions. The candidate will manage internal and external stakeholders by acting as the point of contact between different individuals and teams. The candidate will regularly collect, compile, and consolidate information from a variety of sources into trackers, checklists, and reports. The candidate is expected to contribute lessons learned to Tesla's global standards. What You'll Do System-Level Execution: Own the end-to-end program lifecycle for complex manufacturing systems, understanding raw product specifications and comprehensive automation, mechanical, and controls requirements (Manual, Semi-Auto, and Fully Automated lines)Resource Mapping & Planning: Drive strategic resource allocation, headcount mapping, and capacity planning across engineering disciplines to ensure the group is optimally scaled to hit aggressive deployment targets for new lines and sustaining projectsConstraint Resolution: Analyze technical bottlenecks across software, hardware, and deployment phases; act as the primary catalyst to unblock teams and optimize the system-level critical pathProcurement & Vendor Strategy: Lead technical procurement decisions, vendor evaluations, and statement of work (SOW) definitions for critical automation hardware and software stacksCross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge between Controls, MES, Mechanical Design, Product Engineering, and business partners to align dependencies and manage expectationsSystemic problem solving – Solve factory wide systemic problems spanning across different engineering or operational departments and be the voice reason to drive alignment and problem solving What You'll Bring Years of Experience: 7+ years of technical program management, systems engineering, or hands-on engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing, automation, or industrial environmentAutomation Acumen: Strong fundamental knowledge of automation systems, including PLC architectures, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration, data bases, and industrial networksCommissioning & Safety: Basic understanding of industrial commissioning processes, equipment ramp-up, and safety protocols/buy-offs (e.g., OSHA, RIA, CE, or internal corporate safety gates)Program & Data Architecture: Proficient in leveraging Jira and Confluence for robust project tracking and documentation, alongside data-driven dashboarding tools (Tableau or similar) to visualize team metrics and project healthEco-system thinking – Proven ability to troubleshoot “gray area” problems that sit in intersection of hardware, software, operations and data pipelines where no single department owns the root causeEducation Flex: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) is preferred, but equivalent deep hands-on technical experience and a proven track record of delivering complex industrial systems will override degree requirements Benefits
Compensation and 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
Sr Technical Program Mgr - $130,320 - $195,480/annual salaryStaff Technical Program Mgr - $151,920 - $227,880/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels 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
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