What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Systems Design Engineer, Cell Manufacturing position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What You'll Do
Supportfactorybring-up activities for the new cell variant - from early development through productionramp
Design and execute formation development trials toreduce total formation time,minimize cost and equipmentutilization, andmeet or exceed cell performance and reliability requirements
Analyze results anddeterminetheoptimalbalance between formation duration and performance
Define the criticalformationquality metrics and propose how these metrics should be calculated, extracted, and integrated into the formation workflow
Translate experimental learnings into actionable formation recipes and process specifications
Partner with cell engineering, equipment, data, and quality teams to ensure a smooth handoff into high-volume manufacturing
Use battery modeling and simulation to support hypothesis development and guide experimentation
What You'll Bring
Experience working with cell formation, electrochemistry, or cell performance testing
Strong data analysis and ability to interpret time-series and performance data
Ability to design experiments, manage test execution, andconsolidateresults into clear recommendations
Familiarity with Pythonorsimilar tools for data analysis
Batteryphysics and/or empiricalmodeling or simulation experience
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
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $91,600 - $195,600