Sr. Technical Program Manager, Energy

Description:
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager for our Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York to contribute to the design and development of new automation equipment and assembly lines.
The Technical Program Manager will work to manage technical projects from kickoff to closeout along with several Manufacturing Engineering peers. Throughout this process, the candidate is responsible for identifying risks to the project and for driving solutions. The candidate will manage internal and external stakeholders by acting as the point of contact between different individuals and teams. The candidate will regularly collect, compile, and consolidate information from a variety of sources into trackers, checklists, and reports. The candidate is expected to contribute lessons learned to Tesla's global standards.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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
Education Flex:
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

Compensation & Benefits:
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

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 levelsPay 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.