The Role
Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. In the Abuse Testing & Engineering group, we push battery systems to their limits and beyond using specialized equipment to apply electrical, mechanical, and thermal stresses. Our goal is to provide rapid feedback to inform designs early in development, by understanding how robust systems perform under abusive conditions. We accommodate external regulations but have a strong focus on internal requirements and testing to failure. Every Tesla battery product comes through our lab, both vehicles and energy storage. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. We are looking for an engineer to test battery propagation resistance across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage. In this role, you would be responsible for the test end-to-end, from conception, through planning and execution, to results summary and associated decision-making. As a result, Tesla will be able to evaluate a broad set of options for cell supply and module architecture, while launching and optimizing products at a rapid pace.


Responsibilities

• Through engagement with cell and module teams, develop and prioritize test needs
• Communicate results to internal teams and cell suppliers
• Manage and improve statistical framework
• Track and study failure modes and suggest methods to deepen our understanding
• Work with technicians and test systems engineers to understand preparation and test process, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement (higher throughput and better fidelity)
• Maintain and improve results database and visualization
• Develop test environment to represent unique aspects of pack environment (geometric, thermal, electrical)
• In collaboration with modeling engineer, design tests and instrument samples in order to improve the model's accuracy and utility

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with heat transfer and electrical fundamentals
• 2+ years' experience in physically-applied engineering (lab, machine shop, hobby project...)
• Willingness to be hands-on (fabrication/modification, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, sample inspection, etc.)
• Experience with instrumentation / data acquisition
• Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading technicians
• Able to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Statistical background a plus
• CAD experience a plus
• Programming experience in Matlab strongly preferred. SQL a plus

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

$80,000 - $300,000/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.