Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design
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Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design

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What To ExpectTesla's in-house cell team is seeking a technical leader for the lean group of design, manufacturing, and test engineers that run iterative end-to-end sprints that incubate cylindrical form factor technologies at our world-class San Diego pilot facility. This position offers top-of-funnel leverage on our mission to deliver affordable, plentiful, and exhilarating products accelerating the sustainable energy transition.What You'll Do

Lead & grow group of 10+ engineers focused on iterative product / process development (concept, build, test, refine) at max velocity for Tesla's vertically integrated lithium-ion cells

Proactively gather and triage vehicle / factory stakeholder needs— anticipate mass production targets 2+ years in advance— guide team initiatives to intercept

Routinely connect with Bay Area and Giga Texas leadership peers to adapt priorities, facilitate smooth handoffs, and maximize business impact

Master knowledge of Tesla cell products, equipment, and manufacturing processes

Partner with local ops PM to overhaul proto build planning / tracking, automate data pipelines, and relentlessly knock down fundamental output limiters

Continually tune & innovate systems (of tools and people): drive new protocols, workflows, and documentation standards to boost rate and quality of pilot R&D results

Recruit / develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture local team culture

Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees, maintain high standard of work, justify resources and represent to executive leadership

What You'll Bring

On-site at Tesla San Diego (Kearny Mesa)

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related specialization

10 years of technical experience, minimum 4yrs demonstrated leadership of other engineers

Background in design / manufacturing / test / metrology of high-volume, multi-physics product

Sharp engineering 1st principles, a quantitative mindset, and track record of successful mass production factory launches

Exceptional technical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)

Natural inclination to organize / motivate teams of people and improve workflows

Appetite for extreme ownership, hard work, and continuous improvement. We're resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands

BenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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$91,200 - $210,900/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., Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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