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Project Coordinator, Drive Systems Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
22.40 - 39.60 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Mar 06, 2026
What to Expect We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Coordinatorto joinTesla's Drive Systems Engineering Team. You willbe responsiblefor coordinatingdesignandtest effortsof theDrive Unitcomponents forallTesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class drive units in terms of performance, cost, and manufacturability across all vehicle platforms.The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multiple projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. This requires you to be extremely detail oriented, ability toidentifythe project timeline and barriers; then drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. What You'll Do Manage JIRA tickets: create, update, and track progressfor prototype builds, testing tasks, and issue resolutions across cross-functional teams Create and manage project schedules,monitorsupplier schedules, and use critical path analysis to flag risks and bottlenecks Coordinate prototype procurement, build and test oncomponent, DriveUnitand vehicle level Orchestratelogisticsfor project execution, including resource planning,supplier coordination, material shipments, and inventory management fortests and prototypes Interfaceclosely with design engineers, test engineers, suppliers, and technicians toensure project success Monitor progress against schedules, generate status reports, and drive corrective actions Trackprototypepartmanufacturing,shippingand delivery What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience ina supportive capacity preferably with an engineering, architecture, or construction firm Strong written & verbal communication skills, attention to detail witha strong senseof urgency Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to work with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated self-starter Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment Excellent computer skills and comprehension of MS Office Suite (Outlook,PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Experience with JIRA/Confluence software Proficiencyin scheduling software (e.g., MS Project) Compensation and Benefits 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 Expected Compensation $22.40 - $39.60/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits 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.