Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Robotics Technical Program Manager - Motors, Optimus

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 10

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of program management experience for complex electromechanical products, leading small engineering and technician teams on fast-paced projects.
Experience with the 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, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stacks, and finite element analysis (FEA), plus familiarity with 3DX (CATIA) or SolidWorks.
Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with clear technical communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

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 design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA), design for manufacturability (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, including 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.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	289369
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>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.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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