Technical Program Engineer, Terafab

Technical Program Engineer, Terafab Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin Jun 24, 2026
What to Expect We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot. We are seeking a highly driven Technical Program Engineer to join the Terafab core team, a high-leverage, multi-disciplinary team that owns the big picture for a first-of-its-kind fab build-out. You will be an extreme owner of the integrated program plan and schedule, responsible for setting targets, analyzing change impacts, identifying critical path enablers, and diving in to resolve technical problems that would otherwise delay the program. This role requires you to own problems across supply chain, construction, engineering, finance, and more. You will translate executive-level targets into actionable roadmaps across Terafab's global network of engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, construction, and partner teams. You will dive into short-cycle projects, be hands-on with the program, and personally accountable for removing blockers across the full lifecycle from development through production ramp. What You'll Do
Own end-to-end program plan and integrated schedule, building roadmaps with cross-functional inputs, setting production and cost targets, identifying critical path and bottlenecks, tracking execution, and systematically eliminating delays
Take technical ownership of engineering problems across fab, process, construction, and production
Manage critical partner relationships with construction teams, technology partners, equipment vendors, and design teams
Own change impact assessment and change management for NPI and multi-fab production changes
Execute critical path programs such as cost modeling, equipment procurement, supply chain deconfliction, and more
Support program operations through on-call availability and rapid response to critical issues blocking construction, equipment installation, or production readiness What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Physics, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs such as NPI, production ramp, greenfield site bring-up, or technology transfer
Proven ability to own and resolve technical problems
Experience building program plans, integrated schedules, and executive tracking systems for multi-year programs
Experience operating in high-ambiguity, fast-moving environments where processes don't exist and requirements change frequently
Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem solving
Self-directed mentality
Ability to travel 20% of the time Compensation and Benefits
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