Austin Jones

Technical Program Manager @ Tesla

About

As a Technical Program Manager, it is my job to work with teams to execute product ideas by upholding accountability and executing high-quality work in an efficient manner. My work experience along with my coursework at the University of California, Davis ensure my ability to do so. I have managed several programs at Tesla and Lam Research in the past few years. I have also designed, built, and tested several mechanical components using a variety of engineering tools and have extensive experience in manufacturing. This combination of TPM experience along with my technical background ensure my ability to drive success among businesses. On a more personal note, I am an outdoors kind of guy who balances his free time between traveling the world, mastering snowboarding, and making a positive impact on the world's environment. Please feel free to reach out to me at austinljones3@gmail.com if you would like to get in contact.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Hardware Development, Testing, NPI Management, Root Cause, Operational Excellence, Electronics Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Oral Communication, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Face-to-face Communication, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Clear Communications, Technical Understanding, Business Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Team Alignment

Experience

Technical Program Manager

Tesla

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

- Technical Program Manager for the Battery Emergency & Thermal Response team.

Technical Program Manager

Lam Research

2021-3 - 2025-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Fremont, California, United States

- Led large cross-functional NPI teams through all aspects of product development and release process. - Oversaw multiple projects focusing on the development of semiconductor fabrication OEM within the Conductor Etch business group, delivering cutting edge technology that exceeded customer expectations. - Conducted design reviews, managed BOMs, led CFT meetings and orchestrated productive supplier meetings. - Key contributor in overhauling Lam’s purchasing system by providing input and doing User Acceptance Testing to address and eliminate pain points from the previous system. - Partnered with Global Operations to establish efficient part movement/logistics processes for vendor cleaning, which were adopted as best practices company-wide. - Utilized program management tools to develop, plan, and track program performance, ensuring peak efficiency. - Managed project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project alignment. - Trained new employees and created training documents, leading to smoother onboarding processes and more efficient integration of new team members into project workflows. - Collaborated with multicultural team members and external suppliers/customers globally. - Adjusted program plans promptly to address changing priorities, and collaborated with product management and customer support teams to resolve issues and maintain project alignment. - Delivered executive and stakeholder presentations to update on program progress. - Lead high-volume manufacturing transitions by coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing production ramp-up processes, and ensuring seamless knowledge transfer from development to manufacturing.

Mechanical Design Engineer

NeuroLeap Corp

2019-2 - 2019-9 · 8 mos

San Jose, California

- 3D-modeling of embedded products using SolidWorks. - Tested and debugged mechanical designs. - 3D printing and sensor integration into design. - Calculated heat dissipation, mechanical stress, and forces. - Interviewed/trained new mechanical engineering candidates. - Communication with software team to ensure proper design.