Engineering Program Manager, Megapack Hardware

Tesla
California
What To Expect
Tesla’s Energy Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated individual to program manage existing and new design engineering for Industrial Energy Products, including the Megapack and Powerpack. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Tesla. You will interface with design engineering, manufacturing engineering and operations, supply chain, compliance, reliability, safety and field operations to define and drive development of new product programs while also managing change on existing programs. 

As part of the design engineering team, you will be immersed in the design and manufacturing engineering process and will shepherd projects from concept through to prototype validation and then production ramp. You will use your engineering background to understand the product and manufacturing requirements, manage technical risks, and define validation and integration strategies that accelerate the development and manufacturing bring up process. You will communicate and present program status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip.

As an Engineering Program Manager, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on your programs while contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve the organization’s productivity. You will be based out of the Bay Area (Palo Alto) with the expectation of some travel to our manufacturing facilities in California, Houston or China, as program needs dictate.

What You'll Do

Work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, Facilities and Construction, Reliability, Safety, Compliance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other supporting functions in order to identify and scope projects for key Industrial Energy Product design and manufacturing Manage product cost down and quality improvements Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules to the engineering leadership team, covering engineering design, validation, and manufacturing readinessFacilitate build planning and execution across prototype, pilot, and production phases; track part readiness, build health, and validation completionManage change control and configuration management, ensuring smooth transitions across design iterations and build phasesPrioritize the engineering team’s work based on risk, resources and payback Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks Refine processes, tools, and templates that will improve risk and change management across Energy programs

What You'll Bring

Proven experience leading complex engineering programs for mass production products (automotive, energy, or hardware systems preferred)Demonstrated experience with engineering product design cycle, manufacturing line bring up, and ramp to mass production  Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules across multiple engineering functionsDemonstrated understanding of multilevel Bill of Material structures, hardware/software integration, and product release/change managementAbility to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to associate levels, as the face of your programsDetail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Experience driving cross-functional alignment between engineering, supply chain, operations, and manufacturing teamsDegree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a closely related field or equivalent experience

Benefits
Compensation and 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

$112,000 - $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
Posted 2026-07-17

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