Technical Program Manager, Cell Materials & Product Development

Role details

What to Expect

Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive cell materials development and product introduction for our in-house 4680 cells. You will be the critical bridge between materials, design, manufacturing, quality and NPI to guide supplier qualification for in-production cells and new material designs and chemistries for future cell programs.

What You'll Do

• Bridge cell and materials engineers with cell programs, working with downstream Cell PMs to plan new materials introductions for future in-house cell designs
• Create and refine phase gate structures and requirements to capture the full gamut of materials development, from inception and design to introduction into cell product
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to crystallize project schedules for materials development and deployment
• Partner with NPI and manufacturing teams to smoothly introduce cell materials changes into mass production cells
• Maintain thorough documentation and clearly communicate project status, risks and solutions to stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field/experience
• Deep fundamental knowledge on materials science, electrochemistry, and energy storage devices
• Experience with battery cell development, with a strong understanding of materials and design levers towards optimizing performance, cost and manufacturability
• Propensity for direct, hands-on materials formulation and characterization in the lab
• Experience with prismatic cells is a plus

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 + 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.

Tesla 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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.