What to Expect
Battery cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with groups across various disciplines and experience, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. We are looking for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
The Abuse Testing and Engineering team is looking for technicians to test for battery propagation resistance in early design stages across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. As a result, Tesla will be able to evaluate a broad set of options for cell and module architecture, while launching and optimizing products at a rapid pace. Testing outcomes would dictate major design and manufacturing decisions on Tesla products to uphold the thermal abuse safety requirements.
What You?ll Do

• Conduct and lead prototype module and pack level thermal abuse testing across all Tesla battery products
• Build rigs, and instrument, setup, test, and conduct failure analysis of test articles to help the team improve test capability and understand design risks
• Root cause articles from validation testing, including methodical tear downs and inspections to document concerns
• Safely charge/discharge, instrument, and recycle full battery packs as required

What You?ll Bring

• Electrical and/or thermal fundamentals
• Complex troubleshooting skills and experience
• Creative problem-solving skills and experience
• Ability to perform independent work, self-starter
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Ability to collaborate and build test rigs to specifications
• Welding, fabrication, design experience
• Process improvement suggestions that lead to actions
• Experience with module or pack level teardowns and inspections
• National Instruments DAQ, LabVIEW

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$24.40 - $65.40/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.