Sr. Technical Program Manager, Energy

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 projects
• Constraint Resolution: Analyze technical bottlenecks across software, hardware, and deployment phases; act as the primary catalyst to unblock teams and optimize the system-level critical path
• Procurement & Vendor Strategy: Lead technical procurement decisions, vendor evaluations, and statement of work (SOW) definitions for critical automation hardware and software stacks
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge between Controls, MES, Mechanical Design, Product Engineering, and business partners to align dependencies and manage expectations
• Systemic 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 environment
• Automation Acumen: Strong fundamental knowledge of automation systems, including PLC architectures, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration, data bases, and industrial networks
• Commissioning & 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 health
• Eco-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 cause

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

• Expected Compensation: Sr Technical Program Mgr - $130,320 - $195,480/annual salary, Staff 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.