Lab Manager, Reliability Engineering

• Define and communicate project requirements to the team, manage day-to-daybuildand inventory tasks, and provide regular updates to management

• Design and implement process improvements to enhance lab efficiency, scalability, and alignment with project timelines

• Manage resource allocation (equipment, personnel, materials) to support testing schedules and critical path projects

• Collaborate with engineering teams to forecast tasks, plan resources, and secure materials fortimelyproject initiation

• Improve and implement high-quality processes to support scalable growth, drive shop efficiency, and adapt to evolving business needs

• Continuously refine strategies and planning using historical project performance data

• Develop methods to enhance employee productivity, reduce resource waste, andoptimizeoperational efficiency

• Recruit, assign, and evaluate team members;identifygrowth opportunities, provide actionable feedback, and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional development

• Oversee the design and deployment of scalable infrastructure architectures to align with technical and businessobjectives, ensuring robustness and future-readiness

• Implement monitoring and maintenance protocols to guarantee infrastructure reliability, performance optimization, and adherence to compliance standards

• 5+ years of experience as a shop manager in a research and development (R&D) environment
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in a technical R&D setting
• Demonstratedexpertisein managing staffing, budgets, inventory, equipment, schedules, and capacity
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to diverse audiencesProficiencyin Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings
• Proven ability to lead organizational change with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive mindset

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

Pay 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.