Cell Test Engineer, Reliability Testing

What to Expect

Our team test and qualify Tesla’s large-format in-house cells for electrochemical performance and product reliability. We work with Cell Manufacturing team and other cross functional teams to deepen our understanding of our battery cells and to improve product performance. We develop cycle life test plans to evaluate battery performance over time and monitor capacity fade and impedance growth, set up new fixtures and execute the plan that enables battery cell performance.

What You'll Do

• We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate professionals to work on disruptive cutting-edge battery electrode technology that enables Tesla electric vehicles and energy storage systems to be more efficient and reliable
• Be the Reliability testing owner of the team, tying mechanical-based testing with electrochemical tests. Partner with cell design and quality teams to execute trials that capture impact of edge case scenarios and contribute to holistically improving Tesla’s In-house cells
• In this role, you will execute and shepherd lithium-ion cell tests using cell cycling equipment, temperature control fixtures and circulators
• This role will also write test plans, propose design of experiments, summarize results in test reports, and ensure the highest possible data integrity from the lab
• Mentor direct and larger team members in the science of cell characterizations and reliability engineering
• It is essential to be able to plan, prioritize, and communicate status of lab testing activities to hit project deadlines
• Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell design for Tesla products

What You'll Bring

• Degree or relevant experience in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills
• Ability to develop new test concepts and methods, and execute independently
• Some knowledge of electrochemical test equipment used in battery cell testing or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Understanding of lithium-ion cell safety and its risks
• Some coding experience required (i.e. MATLAB, Python, and/or similar data analysis and statistics tools)

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:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.