Sr. Cell Materials Engineer, LFP Cathode

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 heavily focused on cell materials selection, validation, and qualification. Your responsibility will be spearheading cross-functional team validation efforts of our LFP cathode materials, developing new material and electrochemical tests to accelerate qualification time and bring our team's expertise in materials and electrochemical data interpretation to the next level.


Responsibilities

• Accelerate screening and validation of LFP cathode
• Organize and manage validation testing of lab to MP scale material, electrode, and cell validation trials
• Interpret electrochemical and material/electrode characterization data and assign result differences to material change, design change, assembly flaw, specific degradation pathways
• Interface with our strategic partners and internal stakeholder by providing and analyzing key results and risks

Requirements

• Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Cell Materials Engineering, Cell Qualification, Cell Testing
• Experience working with LFP cathode materials from raw material to final product
• Experience with LFP cathode material evaluation and LFP cell failure analysis
• Knowledge of the intricacies of the chemical interplay between anode, cathode, and electrolyte
• Knowledge of the interplay between material and electrode level properties (anode, cathode, electrolyte) and cell level properties and how they affect electrochemical signals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mind and strong project management skills

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, depending on level + 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.