What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cell Engineer, Cell Qualification position at Tesla?
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 engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
This cell engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop cell qualification plans to characterize initial cell performance, lifetime behavior, and cell reliability to identify critical failures and degradation modes. This person will oversee test progress at internal/external labs and coordinate test priorities. In addition, this person will conduct analysis to identify risks for timely program decisions.
What You'll Do
Develop cell qualification test plans based on cell build validation goals and program requirements Conduct analysis to identify program risk and work with cross functional teams for failure analysis and corrective actions Communicate cell level performance and risks across multiple engineering teams Oversee test progress at labs across different sites to minimize test delays
What You'll Bring
Experience with lithium-ion battery research, design, manufacturing, and testing Ability to work independently on multiple projects with complex requirements Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics , or Equivalent Experience Program management experience is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$109,600 - $195,600/annual salary 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.
, Tesla
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 engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.
This cell engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop cell qualification plans to characterize initial cell performance, lifetime behavior, and cell reliability to identify critical failures and degradation modes. This person will oversee test progress at internal/external labs and coordinate test priorities. In addition, this person will conduct analysis to identify risks for timely program decisions.
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$109,600 - $195,600/annual salary 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.
, Tesla
Salary : $109,600 - $195,600