Robotics Technical Program Manager, Actuator Manufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin Sep 26, 2026

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