Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering – Tesla – Richmond Hill, ON

Tesla’s Manufacturing Test Engineering group in Richmond Hill, Ontario is looking for a driven and hands-on Technical Program Manager to lead the development of custom manufacturing equipment. This is a role at the intersection of engineering and program management — one where you’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers to bring cutting-edge manufacturing test systems to life for Optimus and other Tesla products.

In this position, you’ll be plugged into a wide network of cross-functional teams, including product designers, firmware engineers, supply chain, and production staff. You’ll drive development, validation, and global deployment of custom equipment, communicate project status clearly to all stakeholders, and keep ambitious timelines on track — even when recovery plans are needed.

About the Role: Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

As the Technical Program Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment programs — from creating and maintaining detailed project schedules to deploying equipment at factories around the world. You’ll be accountable for hitting start-of-production milestones and managing the balance of resources across competing program priorities. Expect to be in the middle of the action, solving complex challenges and keeping teams aligned and motivated.

This role also involves maintaining accurate documentation across Tesla’s core systems, including Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Polarion, and SolidWorks PDM. Strong communication and change management practices are central to success here — you’ll be the person who surfaces blockers early, proposes creative solutions, and ensures every stakeholder stays informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits and Salary

Tesla offers a competitive compensation package and is known for investing in its employees. While specific salary details for this role are not listed in the posting, Tesla typically provides benefits such as health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase programs, and access to a culture of innovation that is difficult to find elsewhere. As a full-time position in Richmond Hill, candidates can expect the benefits package to reflect Tesla’s commitment to attracting top engineering and program management talent.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day work of a Technical Program Manager at Tesla is fast-paced and highly collaborative. You’ll be coordinating across engineering disciplines and factory teams globally, ensuring that custom manufacturing equipment is developed on schedule and deployed correctly. Keeping programs on track — and knowing how to recover when they aren’t — is what this role is built around.

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules and deployment plans for custom manufacturing equipment aligned to start-of-production targets
• Drive cross-functional teams to complete projects within time, budget, and resource constraints
• Track and report on project progress, blockers, and changes to the plan of record across all stakeholder groups
• Identify and resolve key program challenges with creative and timely solutions
• Manage resource allocation across projects and balance priorities between competing programs
• Develop and refine systems and best practices for communication and change management
• Maintain accurate documentation across Tesla platforms including Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Polarion, and SolidWorks PDM

Requirements / Skills

Tesla is looking for a candidate who brings both engineering depth and program management rigour. The ideal person thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment and has a track record of delivering results through collaboration. A strong technical foundation — particularly in electrical or mechanical engineering — is essential for this role.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment combining engineering and program management responsibilities
• Proven ability to create and communicate project schedules while working cross-functionally with diverse teams
• Understanding of design cycles and design problem-solving processes
• Proficiency with TPM tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Polarion, and SolidWorks PDM
• Exposure to electrical test instruments including DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering — or equivalent hands-on experience

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Tesla job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your program management and manufacturing engineering experience before submitting.

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