Palo Alto, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$136,000–$240,000 /yrPosted 6 days agoVisa sponsorship available
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Required skills
medium voltage hardware
Megablock
medium voltage transformers
switchgear
34.5kV
energy storage
product roadmap
product strategy
product requirements
performance targets
Nice to have
global markets
applications engineering
sales engineering
Role summary
Tesla's Industrial Products team seeks a Senior Product Manager for medium voltage hardware within the Megablock platform. This role focuses on 34.5kV transformers and switchgear for utility-scale energy storage deployments. Responsibilities include defining product strategy and requirements, driving the roadmap, collaborating with engineering, sales, and operations, and managing vendor qualifications and delivery performance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in medium voltage systems or energy infrastructure, a deep understanding of MV equipment and substation design, and a background in product management or applications engineering. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
What To Expect Tesla's Industrial Products team is looking for a Senior Product Manager to own the medium voltage hardware within Megablock — Tesla's integrated utility-scale energy and power platform. This role focuses on medium voltage transformers and switchgear connecting at 34.5kV, supporting energy storage deployments worldwide. You will define product requirements, drive the roadmap, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and operations to bring world-class MV solutions to market at global scale.
What You'll Do
Own the product roadmap and strategy for medium voltage transformers and switchgear within the Megablock platform
Define product requirements and performance targets based on market needs, customer feedback, utility standards, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on medium voltage equipment, interconnection standards, and global utility requirements
Partner with hardware engineering teams to develop and refine MV designs for reliability, safety, and cost competitiveness
Collaborate with global sales teams to understand regional requirements and drive product customization and configuration strategies
Drive product development through key milestones — from concept to launch & commercialization
Collaborate across teams to develop technical documentation, product datasheets, application guides, and training materials for internal and external audiences
Track competitive landscape and utility interconnection trends to inform product positioning and roadmap decisions
Support project teams and customers with technical guidance on MV integration and system-level deployment
Work with supply chain and operations to manage vendor qualification, component certification, and delivery performance
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience in medium voltage systems, electrical engineering, or energy infrastructure
Deep understanding of MV transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and substation design — including protection relay coordination and substation automation
Background in product management, applications engineering, or sales engineering in the MV or HV space
Familiarity with grid interconnection standards
Strong ability to translate technical requirements into product decisions and communicate clearly across engineering and commercial teams
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field, or equivalent experience
Experience working across multiple regulatory environments and global markets preferred
Passion for accelerating the energy transition and enabling large-scale renewable energy integration
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
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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.
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