Technical Project Engineer, Metrology Systems Engineering

What to ExpectWe 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.What You'll DoThe mission statement of a Technical Project Engineer is to help engineers make better technical decisions that accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energyDevelop 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 requirementsDevelop and manage detailed project timelines using Microsoft Project, JIRA, or equivalent project management tools, ensuring task dependencies, critical paths, and resource allocations are optimizedLead the execution of engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, logistics, and installationIdentify all major risks and dependencies; manage and work to reduce them accordingly. Track and eliminate blockers to keep your projects moving at Tesla speedCommunicate with stakeholders across a wide variety of teams inside of Cell Engineering, including process engineering, manufacturing engineering, production/operations, construction/facilities, and controls engineeringDeliver clear, concise, and data-driven report-outs including progress summaries, risk assessments, and action plansMaintain organized project documentation and status dashboards to support visibility and transparencyLead coordination, documentation, and maintaining all the needed documents to support successful scaling up for future factoriesWhat You'll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. PMP or equivalent project management certification would be a plus1+ 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 desiredProficient 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 platformsStrong knowledge of GD&T and experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCADAbility to read and interpret P&IDs, technical schematics, and e-drawingsExperience working on deployment and maintaining of metrology and inspection systemsFamiliarity with international shipping processes, logistics coordination, and customs documentation and understanding of Incoterms and export compliance regulationsRemain 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 successSome experience managing engineering projects - coordinating distributed, complex cross-functional projects, establishing processes, organizing priorities and goals, and coordinating meetingsExcellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skillsCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$88,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.