Sr. Engineering Program Manager, In House Cell Engineering

Description:
Tesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Engineering Program Manager to lead cell development programs for Tesla’s in-house cell team. This role organizes the different functions and teams needed to take a novel cell design from conceptual design through to mass production.
This role requires deep familiarity with Li+ cell and materials development, a passion for launching new technologies, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. This requires you to be technically curious, detail oriented, and comfortable delivering results in an unstructured environment. You will use your engineering expertise to collaborate across Cell Materials, Cell Design, Cell Modeling, and Manufacturing Engineering organizations.  Success in this role requires the ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
Lead a cross-functional team to ensure successful launches of new battery cells
Collaborate across sites to solve complex cell design, qualification and ramp problems
Create, maintain, and communicate project schedules, including key handoff points
Prepare for and lead executive review meetings
Facilitate design and troubleshooting conversations within the technical working team
Track program risks and report effectively on status, blockers, and changes
Travel to lab, pilot, and production sites to provide on-site leadership during critical phases of the cell program lifecycle
Develop and maintain effective communication channels to all stakeholders
Identify team priorities and motivate the project team

Requirements:
Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience with exposure to chemistry, solid-state physics and transport phenomena
3+ years of program management or engineering experience in hardware development
Direct experience with Li+ battery design, battery materials, and cell development
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Works well under pressure, adapts to changes quickly, and manages conflicting priorities
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead large teams
Able and willing to travel to Tesla or vendor sites up to 20% of the time
Experience in a high-throughput manufacturing environment (semiconductor, solar, batteries, specialty chemicals) is preferred

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
$96,800 - $217,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.