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# Technical Program Manager, Prototype, New Programs Engineering

- **Company:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $96,800.0 - $217,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-program-manager-prototype-new-programs-engineering-fremont-ca--cc6cbd82-51bc-470c-b124-255cd1c70418

## About the Role

Project/Program Management, Technical Leadership, Prototyping Programming Languages, Prototyping, Problem Solving Skills, Materials Management, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Powertrain, * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

 * Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
 * Experience in project managing hardware systems
 * Familiarity with general automotive systems ranging from electrical systems to various mechanical systems
 * Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel
 * Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules
 * Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, technician, fabrication, and supply chain personnel

## Description

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, Fabrication, CNC, and Technician teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. The role will encompass all aspects of leading prototype vehicle projects through design, build, and FW bring up phase of a project. Applying first principles approach to problem solving tight timelines, project milestones, and material management.

 * Create, maintain, and communicate schedules for all phases of prototype vehicle projects
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track project priorities, risks, blockers, and resource balancing across multiple projects
 * Own Bill of Materials for complex prototype vehicles builds to track accuracy, acquire critical parts, and communicate status
 * Support team with ordering of hard to acquire parts, tools, and materials
 * Coordinate prototype fleet usage, testing plans, and logistics of prototype vehicles
 * Facilitate bi-directional team communications & logistics pertaining to deliverable projects