Tesla is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of the Roadster, the company’s ultra-fast supercar that has been teased to potentially hover by CEO Elon Musk. With just about four months left until the planned unveiling on April Fool’s Day, Tesla is ramping up hiring for key positions related to the Roadster program.
This week, Tesla posted three new job openings for the Roadster program, focusing on Battery Manufacturing, General Manufacturing, and Vision Engineering. These positions are based in Northern California, with two located at the Fremont Factory and one at the Engineering HQ in Palo Alto.
The Technical Program Manager, Battery Manufacturing role based in Fremont is crucial for the design and engineering of the Roadster’s battery pack and production processes. This position involves collaborating across various teams to align with company priorities and accelerate battery manufacturing execution.
The Manufacturing Engineer, Roadster position, also based in Fremont, is responsible for developing and launching battery manufacturing equipment for new products and architectures. This role involves taking manufacturing systems from concept development to equipment launch and optimization.
In Palo Alto, the Manufacturing Vision Engineer, Battery Vision position focuses on designing and scaling advanced inspection and control systems for next-generation battery products. This role involves developing and deploying 2D and 3D vision and measurement systems for high-volume battery manufacturing lines.
Tesla has set April 1 as the date for the Roadster unveiling, with production expected to begin 12 to 18 months after the event. Elon Musk has expressed excitement about the Roadster unveiling, stating that it has the potential to be the most memorable product unveil ever. With production potentially starting in 2027, the Roadster is poised to revolutionize the supercar industry.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tesla’s Roadster program as the company prepares for the highly anticipated unveiling event.