Robotics Technical Program Manager, Motors, Optimus

The Optimus (Tesla Bot) team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive development and industrialization of the high-performance motors and stators inside its actuators. You will own the program plan from prototype to high-volume production, working with mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineers, actuator teams, supply chain, and manufacturing. The role pairs strong organization with hands-on technical depth in electromechanical actuators and their key risks.

- Own design, build, test, and industrialization plans for stators and motors integrated into Optimus actuators; act as the central point of contact and drive issues to closure
- Partner with electromagnetic and actuator engineers to deliver bespoke motors, tracking cost, performance, reliability, and mass to schedule
- Drive continuous improvement on existing designs to cut cost and raise performance and reliability; lead DFMEA, DFM, and validation timelines
- Work with Global Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, vendors, and manufacturing engineering to meet production demand; escalate and resolve schedule risks
- Support pilot production hands-on: assembly readiness, process improvement, and quality
- Lead reaction plans for critical design and quality issues with teams across multiple continents
- Manage prototype sourcing and logistics between suppliers, internal, and external test sites
- Review program status with senior leadership; document changes and lessons learned

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of program management for complex electromechanical products, leading small engineering and technician teams on fast-paced projects
- Experience with design and manufacturing of motors for motion-control actuators, including prototyping stators, rotors, and geared actuators and a solid grasp of motor manufacturing processes
- Background sourcing electric motors, geartrains, castings, and long-lead parts
- Working knowledge of assembly and quality control systems, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and FEA; familiarity with 3DX (CATIA) or SolidWorks
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with clear technical communication across global teams

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)
Expected Compensation $116,000 - $276,000/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.