As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for the Tesla Drive Units, you will be working on the frontier of automotive electric drivetrains that are at the very heart of Tesla EV technology. In this unique role, you will combine your engineering expertise and program management experience to develop world-class products. You'll collaborate with Tesla's exceptional engineering teams to take new products from initial designs through prototype development to full production. Your core responsibility will be leading successful execution of new product launches and current product improvement projects.
The ideal candidate must have strong technical skills to work with multiple engineering teams and lead root cause investigations, technical reviews, testing, and validation planning. Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and testing requirements for EV products and a good understanding of relevant technical risks is expected. The TPM will maintain a broader understanding of multiple Drive Unit programs to direct teams on priorities and competing activities.
Key responsibilities include:
The role requires a background in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics, with a minimum of 4 years' experience in project management for complex electro-mechanical products. Experience in the automotive industry is desired, with a preference for experience with drive systems and drive inverters.
Tesla offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and various other perks. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.