Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design (San Diego) Job at Tesla, San Diego, CA

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  • Tesla
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design

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What To Expect
Teslas 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 Teslas 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)
  • Bachelors 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. Were resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands

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:
  • 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 + 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

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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