What To Expect
Tesla's Houston solar manufacturing plant, spanning crystal growth, wafering, and PV cell production, is one of the most technically demanding factory builds in the company and the program's success depends on tight coordination across Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Facilities from design through ramp. We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to own the end-to-end program execution for Solar Manufacturing's facility, utility, and process infrastructure scope. In this role, you will serve as the connective tissue between Facilities Engineering, Construction, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, translating design intent into executable scope, surfacing risks before they become blockers and driving the schedule at the speed Tesla demands.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial or semiconductor-adjacent manufacturing facilities, utilities and process infrastructure (gas, chemical, process cooling, cleanroom/controlled environments), technical program management and thrives in a high-ambiguity, high-accountability environment where no two days are the same. This role requires a highly organized mindset, the ability to pull cross-functional teams together without direct authority, and the discipline to manage multiple interdependent workstreams across a single fast-moving site as it moves from design through construction, commissioning, and production.
What You'll Do
Own end-to-end technical planning and program execution for Solar Manufacturing facility and process infrastructure scope including utilities, gas and chemical systems, and process support infrastructure, from design review through production handoverScrutinize requirements from Process Engineering, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams covering crystal growth, wafering, and cell production lines, then translate them into clear project scopes with defined execution plans and ownershipPartner with Facilities and Design teams on design reviews, working through drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and system details before they're finalized, to ensure plant systems are engineered to be safe, reliable, and ready to scaleCoordinate with Construction Project Management on buildout sequencing across foundations, core and shell, clean/controlled spaces, utilities, and process readiness in a greenfield, multi-contractor environmentDistill and manage scope in a dynamic, concept-to-ramp environment to reduce ambiguity and keep Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing aligned on priorities and interdependencies Synthesize program report-outs on status, risks, mitigations, and opportunities across management levels, identifying resource gaps in field labor, logistics, and subcontractors Own funding requests, conceptual cost development, budget tracking, and schedule/engineering analysis to support critical program and business decisions
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent experienceEngineering or program management experience on industrial, semiconductor, or manufacturing facility projects from concept to delivery, including utilities, gas/chemical systems, and process infrastructure Advanced project and program management skills demonstrated on complex, multi-disciplinary engineering problems in a greenfield or fast-ramping manufacturing environmentAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams, with familiarity in relevant codes and industrial facility standards Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical problems into clear, actionable plans for technical and non-technical audiences Positive, fast-learner mindset with a passion for manufacturing infrastructure and operational excellence; thrives under pressure in ambiguous, fast-paced environments Willingness to work on-site in the Greater Houston Area, with flexibility for extended hours, evenings, and weekends as the program demands
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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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