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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager, Cell Formation - **Company:** Tesla, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,960.0 - $159,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cloud Computing, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Data Analytics - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-program-manager-cell-formation-san-diego-ca--fb337d14-6b2c-4a04-8d54-db602efb672a ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline, proof of exceptional skills in related fields, or equivalent * Can demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and perform under high pressure. A bias for action * Demonstrated ability to lead others, either directly (experience as a manager) or indirectly (leading a project and influencing external teams to align to your vision) * Demonstrated understanding of hardware and software engineering development process * Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects through mass production or deployment * Excellent organization skills with a meticulous attention to detail * Clear and concise communicator with excellent verbal and presentation skills * Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Curiosity to understand how the overall cell manufacturing, formation system (equipment, software/firmware, and people) works together to deliver high-quality cells ## Description Tesla is re-thinking how batteries are made from the ground up. We're designing new factories, new equipment, new processes, and new software to rapidly scale battery manufacturing, globally. The primary bottleneck to Tesla's future expansion (and the transition to sustainable transport and energy storage) is our ability to produce and procure batteries - that's why we're innovating in-house, with our collection of world-class engineers, to redefine the industry. Formation is a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing process that uses in-house built equipment, firmware, and software to deliver an optimized and efficient production system.We're looking for a highly motivated Sr Technical Program Manager who will drive the development of the PCBAs, power electronics, firmware and software services that runs the mass production formation process. In this role you will interface with a team of engineers to help understand needs, quantify impact, and prioritize efforts in order to effectively deliver a world-class manufacturing system. You will work with peers across the 4680 Cell organization to make data-driven decisions on project planning and execution by tracking key formation performance metrics in order to ensure firmware/software teams are focused on and efficiently delivering meaningful features. Moreover, you will help to coordinate development efforts with other teams (e.g. production, equipment, process development, controls, etc.) to make sure that projects are efficiently executed from initial planning to deployment to mass production lines around the world.Define and track goals for cell manufacturing PCBA, power electronics, software and firmware teams based on overall organization needs and data-driven prioritizationManage the roadmap for hardware, software, and key organizational milestonesCoordinate development, testing, and deployment efforts across engineering groups to ensure projects stay on track and developer time is efficiently utilizedUnderstand the current state of production across multiple factories and bring the context to help with prioritization of development effortsServe as the primary conduit into the engineering organization to deliver, manage, and communicate external stakeholder needsWork with project management, hardware design, compliance, manufacturing, facilities, service, reliability, supply chain, cloud and embedded software, and Tesla business leaders to identify and scope projects for key Cell Manufacturing hardware and software featuresOrganize and communicate plans and project status to senior leadership, external teams, and other stakeholdersEnsure correct prioritization within the organization for full product lifecycle needsIdentify and help resolve strategic business risksDefine processes and communication structures that will improve risk and change management3+ year experience leading and/or managing teams of software or firmware engineers and their development.Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline, proof of exceptional skills in related fields, or equivalentCan demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and perform under high pressure. A bias for actionDemonstrated ability to lead others, either directly (experience as a manager) or indirectly (leading a project and influencing external teams to align to your vision)Demonstrated understanding of hardware and software engineering development processDemonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects through mass production or deploymentExcellent organization skills with a meticulous attention to detailClear and concise communicator with excellent verbal and presentation skillsFluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Curiosity to understand how the overall cell manufacturing, formation system (equipment, software/firmware, and people) works together to deliver high-quality cellsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$91,960 - $159,600/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.