Technical Project Manager, Automation Development

Tesla
Illinois
What To Expect
Tesla’s Automation Development team is at the forefront of building innovative automation equipment. This team is building the next generation of equipment that will allow our operations team to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate in a safe and ergonomic environment.

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to focus on supporting the project management aspects of our equipment design and build lifecycle. In this role, you will function as the key liaison between the manufacturing engineering team responsible for specifying the equipment requirements, and the technical team responsible for the development and execution of the automation equipment. The Project Manager will work intimately with these teams to manage high visibility / value projects, and will apply project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of the projects.

What You'll Do

Identify and document all project milestones and deliverables and keep project plans up to date, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completionManage timelines, resources, budgets, communications, quality, risks, whilst uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, identifying resource constraints, and any other issues that ariseFinalize project scope, define initial assumptions, and secure project resourcesLead and develop all activities around project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reportsContinuously monitor and measure project processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolutionLead cross-functional teams in design reviews, functional testing, and installation. Includes resource & dependency alignment, coordination of activities, and transparent communication of project status and riskConduct project evaluations, post-mortems, and drive process change to incorporate learning Travel is expected to be up to 30%, primarily domestic with a potential for some international

What You'll Bring

Demonstrated, applied experience delivering complex programs and projectsExperience aligning with project stakeholders, engineering designers, and equipment buildersExperience with complex electromechanical equipment5-10 years of program/project management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional abilityBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, 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:
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

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Posted 2026-02-21

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