Technical Project Engineer, Metrology Systems Engineering

Tesla•Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Project Engineer to join a world-class team of engineers responsible for designing, building, and deploying vendor and Tesla in-house inline metrology and inspection systems that make up the Tesla Battery Cell and Energy factories, manufacturing our groundbreaking Tesla-designed 4680 battery cells at high speed. The projects involve development of equipment and automation for various metrology/inspection tools based on various measurement techniques which are to be tested, scaled up, and deployed to factories. These projects are highly interdisciplinary and require collaboration and coordination across various engineering teams and global locations. The Technical Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the engineering team by managing the project schedules, required documentations, report outs, and supporting the engineering team throughout the entire project lifecycle from project conceptualization until manufacturing readiness for Tesla scale mass production. The mission statement of a Technical Project Engineer is to help engineers make better technical decisions that accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. PMP or equivalent project management certification would be a plus
1+ years of experience in a project engineering role with equipment, process, or metrology/inspection/vision systems. Manufacturing engineering experience on a large-scale factory commissioning projects is highly desired
Proficient in Microsoft Project, JIRA, or other professional-grade project management software for scheduling, tracking progress, and reporting. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and engineering documentation platforms
Strong knowledge of GD&T and experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, technical schematics, and e-drawings
Experience working on deployment and maintaining of metrology and inspection systems
Familiarity with international shipping processes, logistics coordination, and customs documentation and understanding of Incoterms and export compliance regulations
Remain engaged, proactive, professional, and positive in a “plaid speed” environment under tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking responsibility for clear communications that are required for project success
Some experience managing engineering projects - coordinating distributed, complex cross-functional projects, establishing processes, organizing priorities and goals, and coordinating meetings
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

Develop statement of work, project schedule, defining resources, and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders for the project to achieve successful execution and meet the goals and requirements
Develop and manage detailed project timelines using Microsoft Project, JIRA, or equivalent project management tools, ensuring task dependencies, critical paths, and resource allocations are optimized
Lead the execution of engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, logistics, and installation
Identify all major risks and dependencies; manage and work to reduce them accordingly. Track and eliminate blockers to keep your projects moving at Tesla speed
Communicate with stakeholders across a wide variety of teams inside of Cell Engineering, including process engineering, manufacturing engineering, production/operations, construction/facilities, and controls engineering
Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven report-outs including progress summaries, risk assessments, and action plans
Maintain organized project documentation and status dashboards to support visibility and transparency
Lead coordination, documentation, and maintaining all the needed documents to support successful scaling up for future factories

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