Robotics Technical Program Manager, Actuator Manufacturing

About the role

Robotics Technical Program Manager, Actuator Manufacturing | Tesla (Tesla SI)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 275614 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As an Actuator Manufacturing Technical Project Manager, you’ll support cross-functional teams in process development, and capability expansion to enable in-house actuator manufacturing. You’ll balance technical expertise with strong organizational and communication skills to ensure projects meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

This role requires close coordination between engineering, manufacturing, operations, factory, supply chain, and quality teams to drive executional excellence. A successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, plan strategically and execute with excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end project management for actuator manufacturing from process development to manufacturing line implementation
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
• Coordinate with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules
• Drive design-for-manufacturability and process capability improvements
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and suppliers
• Manage technical documentation, validation, and production readiness reviews
• Track and report project status using KPIs and performance metrics
• Support sourcing, tooling, and supplier qualification for actuator components
• Coordinate production ramp-up efforts, including process validation and operator training
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and project execution

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 3+ years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment, with a preference of high-volume manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machining, assembly, and testing processes
• Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Jira
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)