Test Engineer, Cell Degradation

What To Expect
This role involves collaborating with multiple teams across Tesla to characterize battery materials, identify degradation mechanisms, and enhance cell performance. The position entails managing high-impact projects by implementing existing techniques, developing innovative methods, and analyzing data to rapidly assess battery characteristics. Tesla seeks team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with real hardware. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-focused.

What You'll Do

Act as a key member of a cross-functional team to optimize lithium-ion battery performance over life for new and existing cells

Collaborate with cell engineers to develop and debug electrochemical test methods to analyze battery materials, uncover degradation mechanisms, and improve cell lifetime modeling

Partner with data engineers to establish a seamless data pipeline for requirement owners on a global scale

Coordinate cell dissections and electrochemical test workflows with technicians, ensuring execution aligns with planned protocols

Align with global lab locations to ensure test protocol compatibility

Monitor lab performance using Tableau dashboards and identify opportunities for improvement

Support setup and maintenance of test equipment such as glove boxes and battery cyclers

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, or related field, or equivalent experience

Expertise in electrochemistry and hands-on chemistry lab experience

Knowledge of electrical test equipment used in battery cell testing or equivalent

Ability to learn new concepts and methods, propose design of experiments, and execute independently

Understanding of lithium-ion cell chemistry and degradation mechanisms is a plus

Coding experience in Python, Tableau, or similar data analysis tools is a plus

Experience in complex project management or planning across diverse teams 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:

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)

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

$116,000 - $174,000/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.

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