What To Expect
The Optimus (Tesla Bot) team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive development and industrialization of the high-performance motors and stators inside its actuators. You will own the program plan from prototype to high-volume production, working with mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineers, actuator teams, supply chain, and manufacturing. The role pairs strong organization with hands-on technical depth in electromechanical actuators and their key risks.
What You'll Do
Own design, build, test, and industrialization plans for stators and motors integrated into Optimus actuators; act as the central point of contact and drive issues to closurePartner with electromagnetic and actuator engineers to deliver bespoke motors, tracking cost, performance, reliability, and mass to scheduleDrive continuous improvement on existing designs to cut cost and raise performance and reliability; lead DFMEA, DFM, and validation timelinesWork with Global Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, vendors, and manufacturing engineering to meet production demand; escalate and resolve schedule risksSupport pilot production hands-on: assembly readiness, process improvement, and qualityLead reaction plans for critical design and quality issues with teams across multiple continentsManage prototype sourcing and logistics between suppliers, internal, and external test sitesReview program status with senior leadership; document changes and lessons learned
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience3+ years of program management for complex electromechanical products, leading small engineering and technician teams on fast-paced projectsExperience with design and manufacturing of motors for motion-control actuators, including prototyping stators, rotors, and geared actuators and a solid grasp of motor manufacturing processesBackground sourcing electric motors, geartrains, castings, and long-lead partsWorking knowledge of assembly and quality control systems, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and FEA; familiarity with 3DX (CATIA) or SolidWorksProactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with clear technical communication across global teams
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)
Expected Compensation
$116,000 - $276,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
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