Cell Design Engineer, Echem

Tesla Cell Design team is looking for a highly motivated, experienced engineer to lead the cross-functional electrochemical design and validation of new battery cell designs. This role would serve as the technical project leader, driving efforts both within Tesla teams and with the external suppliers.

You will use your engineering expertise to collaborate with subject matter experts across Material Engineering, Cell Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to accelerate new technologies from lab to production scale. Success in this role requires the ability to lead Echem work across teams and synthesize many inputs into the best final design.

• Lead Echem in cell design team, including Echem design, active & inactive material, electrode design & characterization & qualification
• Work with mechanical design engineer in cell design team for new cell product design and manufacture
• Drive key engineering decisions with Tesla teams and external suppliers to push new cell designs from concept to mass production
• Define test plans to validate new cell designs and root cause new failure modes
• Synthesize test results into program level impacts and report regularly to Tesla leadership
• Collaborate with internal design teams to define cell electrochemical, mechanical, and safety performance requirements

• Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industry experience in battery field
• Strong expertise in electrochemical and engineering fundamentals, ability apply past learning to root cause new problems
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional engineering teams and manufacturing partners
• Direct experience in lithium-ion cell design, cell qualification, cell manufacturing, project management, battery module design, and/or supply chain a plus
• Ability to work independently lead on multiple projects with complex requirements
• Excellent written and communication skills and a collaborative working style

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

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.