Sr. Cell Engineer, Development & Prototyping

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. Our team is mainly focused on development, selection and validation of cell materials, design, process, and manufacturing hardware by building prototype cells at a variety of form factors and scales. Your responsibility will be spearheading interdisciplinary team efforts, leading and innovating cell prototyping processes to accelerate development of Tesla cell technology.

Responsibilities

• Own and account for one or more cell manufacturing processes
• Lead a team of process Engineers and Technicians to manage daily activities and provide technical guidance on prototype or pilot lines
• Improve process capabilities through design of experiments, critical data analysis, and in-depth understanding of interplay between cell process and performance metrics
• Establish and standardize baseline process conditions
• Identify and quantify process risks, reliability, and trends relating to quality and efficiency
• Develop and optimize process conditions for new recipes, designs, and materials
• Work with equipment development team to identify needs and define specifications for process innovation
• Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery design, development, prototyping, or manufacturing
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Li ion battery chemistry, electrochemistry, cell design, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with data collection, statistical process control, process capability analysis, process failure mode effects analysis and quality management
• Familiarity with analytical software and programming languages (e.g. JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python etc.)
• Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work and manage time independently
• Passion for making fantastic new products and using data to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and production excellence

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

$84,000 - $276,000/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.