Technical Operations Associate Manager, Battery Cell, Assembly

Technical Operations Associate Manager, Battery Cell, Assembly Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin May 11, 2026
What to Expect
As a Technical Operations Associate Manager, you will have the critical task of managing the priorities and tasks of the Engineering Technician Team. Your experience in fast-paced production lines as well as strong industrial and/or mechanical engineering will make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing the next generation of engineers. You are very hands-on, energetic, and have a capacity to think critically on many different complicated processes. Your proven ability to collaborate with employees, peers, and managers is one of your key strengths for success. What You'll Do
Perform Takt time assessments, line balancing acts, value-stream mapping and cause and effect diagrams to identify areas for improvement
Apply 6- Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, value analysis, and value engineering tools to implement continuous improvement practices
Implement industrial engineering and lean manufacturing practices to deliver the project savings, quality, safety, and productivity improvements required by leadership
Work with shift managers and other production supervisors daily to create priorities
Work with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Maintenance teams to support on-going projects
Manage a team of degreed engineering technicians responsible for measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling projects processes What You'll Bring
5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
3+ years managing teams of people in a production environment
Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mehcanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles (6-sigma certification preferred)
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Physical Demands Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Ability to verbally communicate with the team
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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