{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d88a005ab40e8e7064f0b0d9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d88a005ab40e8e7064f0b0d9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d88a005ab40e8e7064f0b0d9","title":"Technical Program Manager, Prototype, New Programs Engineering","description":"What to Expect\n\nThe New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, Fabrication, CNC, and Technician teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. The role will encompass all aspects of leading prototype vehicle projects through design, build, and FW bring up phase of a project. Applying first principles approach to problem solving tight timelines, project milestones, and material management.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nCreate, maintain, and communicate schedules for all phases of prototype vehicle projects\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to track project priorities, risks, blockers, and resource balancing across multiple projects\nOwn Bill of Materials for complex prototype vehicles builds to track accuracy, acquire critical parts, and communicate status\nSupport team with ordering of hard to acquire parts, tools, and materials\nCoordinate prototype fleet usage, testing plans, and logistics of prototype vehicles\nFacilitate bi-directional team communications & logistics pertaining to deliverable projects\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal & written\nExperience in project managing hardware systems\nFamiliarity with general automotive systems ranging from electrical systems to various mechanical systems\nDetail-oriented with strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel\nDemonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules\nAbility to work cross-functionally with engineering, technician, fabrication, and supply chain personnel\n\nBenefits\n\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\n\nMedical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D\nShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nExpected Compensation\n$96,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits\n\nPay 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.\n\nTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.\n\nTesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, Fabrication, CNC, and Technician teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. The role will encompass all aspects of leading prototype vehicle projects through design, build, and FW bring up phase of a project. Applying first principles approach to problem solving tight timelines, project milestones, and material management.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nCreate, maintain, and communicate schedules for all phases of prototype vehicle projects\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to track project priorities, risks, blockers, and resource balancing across multiple projects\nOwn Bill of Materials for complex prototype vehicles builds to track accuracy, acquire critical parts, and communicate status\nSupport team with ordering of hard to acquire parts, tools, and materials\nCoordinate prototype fleet usage, testing plans, and logistics of prototype vehicles\nFacilitate bi-directional team communications & logistics pertaining to deliverable projects\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal & written\nExperience in project managing hardware systems\nFamiliarity with general automotive systems ranging from electrical systems to various mechanical systems\nDetail-oriented with strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel\nDemonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules\nAbility to work cross-functionally with engineering, technician, fabrication, and supply chain personnel\n\nBenefits\n\nAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:\n\nMedical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction\nFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits\nDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution\nCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits\nCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D\nShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays\nBack-up childcare and parenting support resources\nVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance\nWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs\nTesla Babies program\nCommuter benefits\nEmployee discounts and perks program\n\nExpected Compensation\n$96,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits\n\nPay 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.\n\nTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.\n\nTesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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