We are looking for an engineer to test battery propagation resistance across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. In this role, you would be responsible for the test end-to-end, from conception, through planning and execution, to results summary and associated decision-making. As a result, Tesla will be able to evaluate a broad set of options for cell supply and module architecture, while launching and optimizing products at a rapid pace.

• Through engagement with cell and module teams, develop and prioritize test needs
• Communicate results to internal teams and cell suppliers
• Manage and improve statistical framework
• Track and study failure modes and suggest methods to deepen our understanding
• Work with technicians and test systems engineers to understand preparation and test process, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement (higher throughput and better fidelity)
• Maintain and improve results database and visualization
• Develop test environment to represent unique aspects of pack environment (geometric, thermal, electrical)
• In collaboration with modeling engineer, design tests and instrument samples in order to improve the model's accuracy and utility

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivelent experience
• Experience with heat transfer and electrical fundamentals
• 5 years' experience in physically-applied engineering (lab, machine shop, hobby project...)
• Willingness to be hands-on (fabrication/modification, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, sample inspection, etc.)
• Experience with instrumentation / data acquisition
• Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading technicians
• Able to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Statistical background a plus
• CAD experience a plus
• Programming experience in Matlab strongly preferred. SQL a plus

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